China reached a milestone when its newest aircraft carrier successfully launched and recovered fifth-generation fighter jets with an electromagnetic catapult, possibly a global first, two defense ...

China has for the first time released complete footage of a successful electromagnetic catapult launch from its latest aircraft carrier, underscoring the progress in the country’s naval capabilities.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In this Oct. 8, 2025, satellite photo from Planet Labs PBC, the Chinese aircraft carriers Shandong and Fujian are seen at the ...

China’s latest and most capable aircraft carrier has used its new electromagnetic catapult to successfully launch three types of aircraft, according to Chinese state media, which released footage of ...

The photos show the vessel repositioned toward the open waters of the Yangtze River, with the launch system uncovered and illuminated at night. According to South China Morning Post, a maritime safety ...