BANGKOK — For the first time since the end of the Vietnam War, a U.S. aircraft carrier made a port call in Vietnam on Monday, signaling how China’s rise is bringing together former foes in a ...

It has become fashionable to argue that aircraft carriers are becoming obsolete. Critics question their value in an era of technological advancement, when new capabilities such as advanced autonomous ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The USS Gerald R Ford (CVN 78) in drydock in 2013 - U.S. Navy/Wikimedia Commons During his October tour of East Asia, President ...

The 50 year old nuclear-powered aircraft carrier returned to Bremerton, Washington on Dec. 16, 2025 after its final scheduled deployment. USS Nimitz (CVN-68), the oldest commissioned aircraft carrier ...