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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
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
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)
In February a People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) task group – comprising the Type 055 cruiser Zunyi, Type 054A frigate Hengyang and Type 903 replenishment
The Chinese Navy today commissioned the first Type 054B new generation frigate in Qingdao. The second ship will likely follow soon.
The Chinese Navy (PLAN) has modified a Type 071 amphibious transport dock (LPD) in order to install what appears to be a laser-based direct energy
The first Type 054B next generation frigate for the Chinese Navy has started trials in Shanghai. Second hull to follow in near future.
Territorial tensions in the South China Sea, Taiwan Strait and East China Sea may occupy headlines, but China has maritime aspirations that extend well beyond those areas.
New evidence shows that a large dry dock is now under construction in Cambodia. As the war in Ukraine shows, these facilities are strategically important.
