World’s third-largest ship of its type finishes 18-day trial and could be commissioned next year. Work continues on its Z-20J aircraft, modified from Z-20 armed helicopters. China’s first Type 075 landing helicopter assault dock completed […]
Australia says China’s claims to disputed islands are ‘invalid’ and are not consistent with UN convention on law of the sea. Australia has declared “there is no legal basis” to China’s territorial and maritime claims […]
US warplanes have again approached the Chinese mainland, including one that came less than 100km away from Shanghai, as tensions between the two countries continue to rise with the tit-for-tat closures of consulates. A P-8A […]
Chinese shipbuilder is planning to build a more powerful amphibious assault ship that would be able to carry more helicopters and drones and help the country’s marine corps to fight more effectively on the high […]
China’s domestically developed large amphibious aircraft AG600 successfully made its first sea-based test flight on Sunday. The test flight demonstrated the aircraft’s ability to operate in challenging maritime conditions and conduct missions, including far sea […]
The Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Navy ‘s first Type 075 amphibious assault ship, which is believed to be built to play a vital role in island seizing operations, is expected to soon make its maiden […]
Japanese Defence Ministry reported sighting a type 094 submarine around Amami Islands in the island nation’s contiguous zone on Saturday, June 20. As per reports, the ministry added that on the evening of June 18, Japenese […]
The 9th Type 056 corvette has joined the People Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) since the beginning of 2020. The “Jingdezhen” (617) was admitted to active service in the PLAN East Sea Fleet and assigned to […]
The Type 055 boasts a 112 cell Vertical Launch System (VLS) array which can deploy a combination of ten different missile platforms for various operations, including HHQ-9B surface air missiles with advanced terminal stage anti ballistic missile capabilities HQ-26 anti ballistic missiles, and advanced DK-10A Quad packed surface to air missiles, alongside separate HQ-10 multirole long range air defence batteries. This provides Chinese naval contingents with what may well be the best protection from air and missile attacks in the world. […]
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