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China is set to launch a new aircraft carrier and destroyer in the coming months, continuing the rapid expansion of its naval forces. Experts believe that foreign investments in China could be fueling the construction of the ships.
Chinaâs third aircraft carrier, the Type 003, will likely be ready for launch in three to six months, according to analysis of satellite images by the Washington-based think tank Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
The Type 003 has been in development since 2015 and will be Chinaâs first modern aircraft carrier. Unlike its other carriers, the Liaoning and Shandong, the Type 003 will likely be equipped with electromagnetic launch catapults that will allow it to field aircraft with heavier payloads and more fuel.
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