Event Brief
China begins bow work on new aircraft carrier at Dalian
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 24, 2026 at 10:10 AM ET
Summary: Satellite images captured September 4 show work has started on the bulbous bow of a Chinese aircraft carrier under construction at Dalian Shipyard. Defence intelligence firm Janes said the measurements from the stern to the projected bow offer clues about the carrier’s likely length and how far Beijing intends to operate its fleet.
WHO: Janes
WHAT: Work begins on the bulbous bow of a Chinese aircraft carrier under construction at Dalian Shipyard, based on satellite images.
WHEN: Sep 4, 2026
WHERE: Dalian Shipyard, Dalian, China
WHY: No specific cause was reported; the development is the start of construction work observed in satellite imagery.
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