China Refits First Aircraft Carrier Liaoning For Streamlined Ordnance Deliveries; Satellite Images Reveals

Recent satellite imagery has revealed significant upgrades to China’s first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, following a major refurbishment completed between February 2023 and February 2024. This refurbishment aims to enhance the carrier’s operational capacity and streamline ordnance deliveries.According to Janes, one of the most noticeable changes is the addition of a new weapons elevator at the