In his determination to boost the PRC‘s status as world power, Chinese President Xi Jinping is proving to be an adept player of his maritime cards. Little is seen of ..
Tag: People’s Liberation Army Navy
The Covid 19 pandemic is impacting upon many areas of activity, and the naval sector is no exception. The internal spaces of warships, frequently crowded, warm and humid, ..
The Bangladesh Navy recently took delivery of two decommissioned vessels formerly operated by China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). The 112- by ..
China finally achieved an operational underwater nuclear capability in recent years, almost six decades after it first launched its nuclear-powered ballistic missile ..
In mid-2018, the Chinese navy conducted one of the largest mine warfare exercises in living memory, involving some 60 minelayers and minesweepers, aircraft and ..
Shandong, the first aircraft carrier to be constructed domestically in China, was commissioned into service with the country’s navy on Tuesday, December 17. The ..
Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding launched the second Type 075 landing helicopter dock (LHD) that it is building for the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) at its ..
A fire broke out on China’s first Type 075 landing helicopter dock (LHD) while it was undergoing final fitting out on Saturday, April 11. The incident occurred ..
Southeast Asian navies have expanded apace over the past 20 years. This expansion has largely been centred on the commissioning of new frigates and fast attack craft. ..
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