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J-15 aircraft have been observed carrying new long-range anti-ship missiles, while a new catapult carrier design supports heavier payloads and aircraft, including airborne early warning. Nine Carriers planned by 2035; United States plans 11.Learning Outcomes
- Understanding strategic influence: The article explains how extended range and speed alter regional calculations, helping readers grasp why capability changes matter beyond hardware alone.
- Assessing emerging technology impacts: It shows how new platforms and systems interact—aircraft, missiles and sensors—to produce cumulative effects.
