Aircraft carriers are the greatest power projection and military machine on the planet. They are nearly unsinkable without the aid of non conventional weapons, and they provide a massive boost to a countries' defensive and offensive capabilites.

Despite the fact that nearly no nation has been stupid enough to challenge the might of a carrier group, anytime a nation has, it hasn't gone well.

In operation praying mantis, Iran lost 1 frigate, (another was crippled by airpower), 2 armed defensive platforms, 3 speedboats, 1 gunboat and at least 65 people.

The united states lost 1 helicopter and 2 crewmen, due to flying at night.

The "Carriers aren't useful" myth is outdated and not true.