Shandong Hits 10,000 Sorties: China’s First Homegrown Carrier Reaches Key Milestone in Naval Aviation
In a landmark achievement for China’s growing naval aviation capabilities, the aircraft carrier Shandong (CV-17), the country’s first domestically built flattop, has surpassed 10,000 aircraft sorties since entering service in December 2019, according to Chinese state media reports. This milestone underscores the rapid evolution of the People’s Liberation Army Navy’s (PLAN) carrier program and its […]