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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.

The US is to provide Ukraine with intelligence for long-range strikes on Russia’s energy infrastructure, as the Trump administration weighs sending Kyiv powerful weapons such as Tomahawk and Barracuda cruise missiles that could put more targets within Russia in range.