EMALS will improve the lifespan of the aircraft it launches, according to this commentary's author. (Mark D. Faram/Staff) In order for the U.S. to meet whatever threats the future may hold, all ...

The test launch of an F/A-18E using the futuristic EMALS technology is a first for the Navy, and a step closer to the next generation of aircraft carriers. Jon Skillings is an editorial director at ...

The Navy is preparing to launch the first ship-board tests of a new Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System designed to replace steam catapults and propel fighter jets and other aircraft off the deck ...

China’s latest naval experiment looks deceptively simple: a snap-together “container” aircraft carrier that seems to turn ordinary cargo ships into launchpads for combat drones and jets. The concept, ...

China’s latest and most capable aircraft carrier has officially entered service, a significant step forward for Beijing as it seeks to catch up with the United States on naval supremacy. Chinese ...

Donald Trump this week criticized the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier's costly tech issues. The Ford-class carrier faced delays and cost overruns during development due to new tech integration.

Navy Ford-class aircraft carriers will be able to launch a much greater number of drones in different sizes and configurations from the deck of the ship. The new Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System ...

The Navy’s first-of-its-kind Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS), installed on the USS Ford carriers over a period of many years, has now launched fighter jets from the ship’s deck as many ...

During his October tour of East Asia, President Donald Trump boarded the USS George Washington (CVN-73) to speak to the service members onboard. In his speech, the President made it clear that he was ...