US Aircraft Carriers Now Have ‘Unmanned Air Warfare Centers’

The Navy’s leap into carrier-based drones like the MQ-25 Stingray isn’t just about extending refueling range—it’s paving the way for a whole new era of unmanned air support, where autonomous CCAs operate as force-multiplying wingmen alongside advanced stealth fighters in contested skies.

Can China’s New Fujian Super Carrier Rival the USS Ford?

China’s growing naval power, particularly with the Fujian aircraft carrier and Type 075 amphibious assault ships, mirrors U.S. capabilities and signals an evolving threat to the Pacific, yet its lack of sea-launched 5th-generation aircraft leaves a glaring weakness in the face of U.S. and allied air superiority.