Of course, unlike the Moskva, an American aircraft carrier does not operate independently. It’s supported by a carrier strike group and air wing, in which American destroyers, submarines, and aircraft not only conduct integrated naval operations but also critically defend aircraft carriers against torpedo, missile, and drone threats.

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BANGKOK (AP) — China has commissioned its latest aircraft carrier after extensive sea trials, state media reported Friday, adding a ship that experts say will help what is already the world’s largest navy expand its power farther beyond its own waters.

While the scope and technology of naval power have evolved immensely in the 80 years since World War II ended, the aircraft carrier continues to be one of the most powerful and important weapons on the face of the earth. It's not just that the aircraft ...