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The Liaoning carrier is made from an empty hull of a Soviet era ship. (Photo: AP)

China's aircraft carrier ready for combat

There are more than 1,000 non-commissioned officers on the Liaoning, and they are the main part of China's aircraft...

15 Nov 2016 4:49 PM IST

A file photo of the Liaoning, Chinas only aircraft carrier, during military drills in the Pacific. (Photo: AFP)

Beijing flexes muscles with South China Sea exercises

A naval formation consisting of aircraft carrier Liaoning has conducted take-off and landing drills in the South China...

4 Jan 2017 6:55 AM IST

Purchased as an incomplete hull from Ukraine more than a decade ago, the Liaoning was commissioned in 2013 and in November was declared ready to engage in combat by the ships political commissar. (Photo: AP)

China confirms its carrier held drills in South China Sea

The Defence Ministry said several J-15 fighter jets took off and landed from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier...

3 Jan 2017 3:19 PM IST

China's 1st aircraft carrier undertakes live-fire exercise

The test which involved live ammunition was to determine weapon performance in various areas.

16 Dec 2016 11:13 AM IST