article_snippet: Aircraft carriers, because of their ability .
article_snippet: to project force, are considered offensive weapons.
article_snippet: It also helps improve our ability to combat submarines.'
article_snippet: Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets, amphibious assault .
article_snippet: vehicles and Boeing's Osprey troop carrier, which can .
article_snippet: fixed-wing fighters, but
article_snippet: are also classed as destroyers.