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People’s Liberation Army Navy
The Chinese Navy’s Destroyer Fleet Will Double by 2025. Then What?
By Rick Joe
China is about to finish the current phase of destroyer construction. What comes next?
China’s Maritime Militia Vessels May Be Military Objectives During Armed Conflict
By James Kraska and Yusuke Saito
There is no universal definition for naval auxiliaries, but such ships are subject to the same treatment as warships during armed conflict.
What Will the Chinese Navy’s Next Frigate Look Like?
By Rick Joe
The U.S. Navy has chosen its next frigate; what will China’s look like?
The PLAN’s Renhai-Class Cruiser and the Future of Anti-Access and Area Denial
By Zachary Williams
China’s next-generation cruiser will change the nature of military competition in Asia’s disputed waters.
China Declares Latest Type 052D Destroyer and Type 054A Frigate ‘Combat Ready’
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has declared two new surface combatants ready for combat.
China’s Military Advancements in the 2010s: Naval and Strike
By Rick Joe
Reviewing major and visible developments of the Chinese PLA Navy and missile force over the last decade.
US Navy: Chinese Destroyer Targeted P-8A Aircraft With Laser
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The US Navy claims that a Chinese warship fired a military grade laser at P-8 surveillance aircraft last week while it was flying over the Pacific Ocean.
China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy Commissions New Type 056A Corvette
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The latest Type 056A corvette reportedly entered service on December 31.
China’s People Liberation Army Navy Commissions 42nd and 43rd Type 056/056A Corvettes
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Two more Type 056A corvettes have recently entered service with China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy.
China Commissions First Home-Built Aircraft Carrier
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy’s first domestically designed and built aircraft carrier was commissioned on Tuesday.
Technical Problems, Slowing Economy Cut China’s Carrier Ambitions
By Steven Stashwick
Plans to build more than four aircraft carriers apparently put on hold.
Chinese, Russian, South African Navies Conduct Trilateral Naval Exercises
By Ankit Panda
The exercise was the first of its kind.
China’s Growing Amphib Fleet: A Cause for Long-Term Concern?
By Robert Farley
Is the People’s Liberation Army Navy’s growing set of amphibious capabilities a game-changer?
China’s First Domestically Built Carrier Preps for Commissioning Ceremony
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new carrier is reportedly being made ready for commissioning, according to Chinese state media reports.
Beyond China's J-20 Stealth Fighter
By Rick Joe
Is a carrierborne FC-31 in the works? And what about Chinese 6th generation prospects?
China’s New Transport Ship Not a Game Changer in South China Sea
By Steven Stashwick
Sansha No.2 is civilian and relatively small compared to military logistics vessels.
Why China's Military Wants to Control These 2 Waterways in East Asia
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Bashi Channel and Miyako Strait constitute critical chokepoints for Chinese military operations both along and beyond the so-called first island chain.
Understanding Civil-Military Relations and Anti-Submarine Warfare
By Robert Farley
Civil-military relations may explain the Chinese navy’s approach to anti-submarine warfare.
China’s Type 001A Carrier Continues Sea Trials Amid Possible Complications
By Ankit Panda
The Type 001A remains in trials.
The Future of China's Amphibious Assault Fleet
By Rick Joe
What we know about the 075 Landing Helicopter Dock and other expected additions to the PLAN amphibious assault fleet.
Heads of US and Chinese Navies Talk Miscalculation Amid US Leadership Shuffle
By Steven Stashwick
Admiral John Richardson holds last conference with Chinese counterpart before retiring.
A Mid-2019 Guide to Chinese Aircraft Carriers
By Rick Joe
What is the future trajectory of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy carrier program?
China Launches 19th and 20th Type 052D Guided Missile Destroyer
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Two Type 052D guided-missile destroyers were reportedly launched at the Dalian shipyard on May 10.
China’s Second Domestic Aircraft Carrier Is Under Construction: US Report
By Ankit Panda
The new carrier will likely feature a catapult-assisted aircraft launch system.
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