美国和中国扩大并更新其补给船队,以支持海上航空母舰。 US and China expand and modernize their replenishment ship fleets to support aircraft carriers at sea.

补给船对于向美国和中国的航空母舰提供海上燃料、食品和弹药至关重要,但它们也因运载爆炸性货物而易受损害。 Replenishment ships are vital for supplying US and Chinese aircraft carriers with fuel, food, and ammunition while at sea, but they are also vulnerable due to carrying explosive cargo. 美国海军经营17艘油轮、14艘干货船和两艘快速战斗支援船,并计划使其舰队现代化。 The US Navy operates 17 oilers, 14 dry cargo ships, and two fast combat support ships, with plans to modernize its fleet. 中国还扩大了补给舰队,以支持其海军行动。 China has also expanded its fleet of replenishment ships to support its naval operations.