Russia
Russia’s sole carrier, Admiral Kuznetsov, has struggled with modernization and maintenance. Despite this, it remains a symbolic asset for projecting influence, particularly in Syria. However, given the ongoing Ukraine conflict and sanctions, future Russian carrier development remains uncertain. An aircraft carrier is a massive warship that functions as a mobile airstrip and warplane hangar for the military. These ships have a flight deck and enough space to carry, arm, maintain, refuel, and deploy aircraft without needing a local air base. Most aircraft carriers specialize in either planes or helicopters, though a few carriers can serve in either capacity.
