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Reviewing The Chinese Navy In 2025 – Part II: Submarines, Logistics, R&D
In the first instalment of this annual Naval News review for the Chinese Navy (PLAN) in 2025 we have looked at notable developments for the
17 January 2026
In the first instalment of this annual Naval News review for the Chinese Navy (PLAN) in 2025 we have looked at notable developments for the
As the year 2025 has come to its conclusion, Naval News provides the usual annual review on notable developments for the Chinese Navy. This first
Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) prominently displayed a model of the “Upgraded Mogami”, known in Japan as 06FFM, brandishing a red kangaroo at Indo
The Chinese Navy (PLAN) Type 076 amphibious assault ship Sichuan (51) has commenced her first sea trial earlier today in Shanghai. The large new amphibious
Navantia Australia has presented two new ship designs at the Indo Pacific 2025 Maritime Exposition in Sydney. The two developments are the Alfa 4000 Light
The Chinese Navy (PLAN) on November 5 officially commissioned the third aircraft carrier, Fujian (18) into active service. High profile officials including paramount leader Xi
Australian Henderson-based shipbuilder Austal has presented the Vantage-family of large optionally crewed surface vessels (LOSV) at Indopacific 2025 in Sydney this week. Additionally, the compay
Henderson, WA-based shipbuilder Civmec has revealed a number of upgrades for RAN Arafura-class OPVs termed “Capability Enhancement”. The builder presented the proposal as part of
Diehl Defence successfully participated in the “Maritime Firing Exercise 2025” (MFE) – the German Navy’s largest missile firing exercise in three decades – with a
Chinese official media has released footage showing the new catapult-equipped supercarrier Fujian conducting fixed wing flight operations. Official media channels of the Chinese Military (PLA)
