China is all set to launch its third aircraft carrier, the Type 003 which was due to be launched on the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) Day (April 23) but was delayed due to the COVID-19 outbreak in the country. According to Global Times, with the resumption of the work at the Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai, the third aircraft carrier would be launched soon. Read more: Pakistan successfully inducts Chinese J-10C’sMoreover, a celebration ceremony was also held by the Research Institute of the China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited (CSSC), featuring the most anticipated aircraft carrier. Now, China’s poised to launch its newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, enabling Beijing to project military power globally. https://t.co/WxZR6U8Wzf — Shelby Holliday (@shelbyholliday) June 3, 2022China’s latest aircraft carrier is expected to be larger than the previous two carriers and will likely use electromagnetic catapults compared to the ski-jump ramps previously.

Source: Wall Street Journal June 04, 2022 10:22 UTC