Vlad Litnarovych

China has begun construction of its fourth aircraft carrier, the nuclear-powered Type 004, a warship that analysts say could mark a turning point in the balance of naval power in the Indo-Pacific. The Type 004 may not be just another carrier. It’s the vessel that could turn China’s fleet into a global navy.

Anduril’s new Barracuda family of cruise-like missiles has emerged as a cheaper, longer-range alternative to scarce Tomahawks—but with small warheads and no mass-production line, let’s see how they stack up.