How Many Aircraft Carriers Does China Need?

China’s Aircraft Carriers Have 1 Massive Advantage over the Navy

Key Points: China’s Anti-Access/Area Denial (A2/AD) strategy creates a defensive arc along the First Island Chain to deter U.S. military forces. This approach combines anti-ship missiles, drones, and aircraft to keep adversaries at bay without relying heavily on aircraft carriers. -By reinforcing its A2/AD bubble, China limits U.S. naval access, while developing carriers to project […] The post China’s Aircraft Carriers Have 1 Massive Advantage …