US’ aircraft carrier shock trial tells China it doesn’t fear ship-killer missiles, observer says

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The US Navy’s successful completion of explosion impact trials for aircraft carrier the USS Gerald R. Ford has sent a message to China and Russia that it is not worried about missiles dubbed “ship-killers”, a Chinese military observer said.

The US’ newest and most advanced nuclear carrier’s third and final full ship shock trial was completed on Sunday off the coast of Florida, following the previous such trials on June 18 and July 16, the American navy said in a press release on Monday.