China, nuclear reactor

Nuclear-powered aircraft carriers would give China's growing navy new reach, and researchers say it's working on the reactor to power one
A nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, like American carriers, would be a major jump for China, giving its navy a global reach.
China advances toward nuclear-powered aircraft carrier with new reactor prototype
For the first time, a group of U.S. researchers has concluded that China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor to power future aircraft carriers.
The U.S. Navy's Worst Nightmare: China Building a 'Nuclear' Aircraft Carrier
China’s recent construction of a land-based nuclear reactor prototype signals its determination to build a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, elevating the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) from a regional force to a global challenger.
It Took 2,100 Days to Get 1 Navy Aircraft Carrier Back Into Service
USS George Washington (CVN-73) underwent an extensive refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) that lasted over 2,100 days due to budgetary, labor, and COVID-19-related issues. -Initially commissioned in the early 1990s,
Satellite Analysis Reveals China's Work on Nuclear Aircraft Carrier
New satellite analysis reveals that China has developed a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large surface warship.
Evidence Is Building China Wants a Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carrier
New satellite imagery confirms China's development of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier reactor, a major leap in the PRC’s naval modernization. The reactor, built at "Base 909" in Leshan, signifies Beijing’s goal of joining the exclusive group of nations—currently only the U.
China builds nuclear reactor to run aircraft carrier, puts US Navy on alert
China’s PLA Navy already has the largest number of vessels in the world, and its vessels are also quite modern, with updated technology.
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Naval Reactors: Virginia-class Will Extend to Block VIII, SSN(X) Start in 2040s
The Virginia-class attack submarine program will extend to an eighth block before the Navy transitions to the next generation ...
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A look at the research revealing China's work on prototype nuclear reactor to power aircraft carrier
BANGKOK — China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large surface warship ... Why is China's pursuit ...
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US sets target to triple nuclear energy capacity by 2050 with 200 GW expansion
The US sets an ambitious target to add 200 GW of new nuclear capacity by 2050, aiming to triple its 2020 levels.
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Research reveals China has built prototype nuclear reactor to power aircraft carrier
Adding nuclear-powered carriers to its fleet would ... and excessive dust — they concluded a prototype reactor for naval propulsion was being built in the mountains of Mucheng township, some ...