Sarah Laderman interviewed by the Associated Press: ''Satellite images and documents indicate China working on nuclear propulsion for new aircraft carrier''

ONN Senior Analyst Sarah Laderman commented for the Associated Press on the Middlebury Institute of International Studies in California research, noting strong evidence suggesting China is developing nuclear propulsion for naval surface ships, likely aircraft carriers.

Sarah Laderman described the research as “carefully conducted and thoroughly researched,” emphasising the compelling evidence presented. She agreed that the case strongly indicates China’s progress toward building a nuclear propulsion system for its naval fleet at the identified location, reinforcing the strategic significance of the development in advancing China’s naval capabilities.