Aircraft carrier tactics

Aircraft carrier tactics involve using the carrier as a mobile airbase to project power and control maritime areas. They coordinate groups of fighter jets and support aircraft to defend other ships, attack enemy targets, and gather intelligence. Carriers rely on stealth, speed, and layered defenses to stay safe, often operating with naval groups that include submarines and destroyers for protection. Tactics emphasize early detection, rapid response, and precise striking capabilities, enabling carriers to influence large regions without needing to be on stationary land. This combination of airpower and naval strategy makes carriers central to modern maritime security.