China Commissions the Fujian, Bringing CATOBAR Capability to PLAN Fleet
Published on: Thursday 06 November 2025
China commissioned its third aircraft carrier, the Type 003 Fujian (CV-18), during a ceremony on Nov. 5, 2025, marking a major milestone in the PLAN’s carrier aviation development. China officially announced the commissioning of the Type 003 Fujian aircraft carrier on Nov. 7, 2025. The event, which took place on Nov. 5,
