The USS George Washington joined British and Japanese aircraft carriers in the North Philippine Sea for a show of force.

Japan has acquired U.S.-made F-35B stealth fighter jets that could operate from its aircraft carriers in the future.

The Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning, seen here in the Western Pacific on April 18, 2018, was spotted operating in Japan's exclusive economic zone for the first time on June 7, 2025.

Two Chinese aircraft carriers were operating in the Pacific for the first time, according to Japan, whose defence minister said Tuesday the move revealed the expansion of Beijing’s military ...