Analysts say the deployment aims to bolster alliances, deter adversaries and demonstrate France's commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific France is reportedly preparing to send its nuclear-powered aircraft carrier,

New satellite imagery confirms China's development of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier reactor, a major leap in the PRC’s naval modernization. The reactor, built at "Base 909" in Leshan, signifies Beijing’s goal of joining the exclusive group of nations—currently only the U.

France's Charles de Gaulle is also expected to carry out Exercise Pacific Steller around the waters near Guam.

A nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, like American carriers, would be a major jump for China, giving its navy a global reach.

New satellite analysis reveals that China has developed a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large surface warship.