The rapid buildup to the biggest, baddest aircraft carriers started with the World War II attack on Pearl Harbor.

China has unveiled the concept of Luanniao, a massive space-based aircraft carrier designed to operate at the edge of space. Here’s what we know about the futuristic warship and when it could become reality.

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 ...