Chinese Carrier Aviation in 2024 – The Year So Far
Chinese efforts modernising and expanding indigenous carrier aviation capabilities have taken several notable development steps over the last few months. The newest aircraft carrier Fujian,
Chinese efforts modernising and expanding indigenous carrier aviation capabilities have taken several notable development steps over the last few months. The newest aircraft carrier Fujian,
The first Type 054B next generation frigate for the Chinese Navy has started trials in Shanghai. Second hull to follow in near future.
More amphibious assault capacity, new frigates and aircraft carrier Fujian preparing for first sea trial this year.
Chinese carrier Fujian (Type 003) has started catapult testing. Trial of innovative electromagnetic catapults is an important step towards sea trial.
A stealthy new warship design has emerged at a Chinese shipyard responsible for the construction of corvettes for the Chinese Navy (PLAN).

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) ran a wargame of China invading Taiwan in the year 2026.
The U.S. Navy and Royal Navy are both pursuing extra-large uncrewed underwater vehicles (XLUUVs). These drone submarines are widely seen as a key part of
The Chinese Navy’s (PLAN) latest submarine, which was only commissioned in July, is based in their East Sea Fleet. This fleet faces off against Taiwan

The future of aircraft carriers is assured. Tomorrow’s oceans will be more complex and contested. Yet the carrier will continue to provide unrivaled conventional superiority to the few navies which can operate them…

China has launched its largest and most impressive aircraft carrier to date. The Type-003 carrier rivals U.S. Navy carriers in size, the first non-American carrier