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military26 days ago•2 min saved

China downplays nuclear-powered carrier speculation sparked by PLA Navy promo video

China’s Defense Ministry dismissed talk that a PLA Navy promo video signals China’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, saying carrier development is evaluated based on national security needs and tech progress. Spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang noted the prom/s recruitment name “He Jian” is a homophone for “nuclear vessel,” and urged caution about interpreting the video, framing the matter as speculation rather than a confirmed program.

via Global Times|

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military3 years ago•4 min saved

Nimitz nuclear power carrier set for decommissioning by US Navy.

The US Navy has begun planning to decommission and scrap the USS Nimitz, only the second nuclear-powered carrier to go through deactivation and defueling. The process of scrapping a 100,000-ton aircraft carrier is complicated, both technically and bureaucratically. The Enterprise, the first nuclear-powered carrier, was decommissioned in 2017, but the Navy is just beginning a years-long process to safely dispose of it. The Navy has nine other Nimitz-class and one newer Ford-class carrier in service, and they will have to be scrapped eventually.

via Business Insider|

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