Why do China and other powers still want aircraft carriers?
Despite the increasing prominence of drones and submarines in modern naval warfare, aircraft carriers continue to be a significant symbol of military power for nations like China, France, Turkey, India, and Japan. China is notably advancing its naval capabilities with a fourth aircraft carrier, the Type 004, which is expected to be nuclear-powered and feature advanced catapult systems, rivaling the capacity of U.S. carriers. However, recent conflicts highlight the vulnerability of large surface vessels to drone and missile attacks. AI
