Is China Building a Dedicated Drone Aircraft Carrier? It Sure Looks Like It

Summary

1. The ship would be the world’s first purpose-built drone carrier.
2. The vessel is smaller than traditional carriers and employs a catamaran hull. 
3. Turkey and Iran are also exploring drone aircraft carriers, reflecting a shift in naval aviation.

References

• Media Check: National Interest - Media Bias Fact Check (HIGH CREDIBILITY) 
• Collections | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC.