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People’s Liberation Army Navy
4 Sino-US Trends to Watch in the Western Pacific in 2018
By Steven Stashwick
South China Sea militarization, hypersonic weapons, Chinese oceanography, and counter A2/AD poised for major advances in 2018.
China Kicks Off Construction of New Supercarrier
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China has reportedly started building its third aircraft carrier.
New Chinese Ocean Network Collecting Data to Target Submarines
By Steven Stashwick
Oceanographic advances appear aimed to improve China’s anti-submarine capabilities.
China Launches New Type 054A Guided-Missile Stealth Frigate
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The People’s Liberation Army Navy’s (PLAN) latest guided-missile frigate was launched on December 16.
China, Iran to Deepen Military Ties
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s defense minister vowed to strengthen military cooperation with Iran.
China’s New Aircraft Carrier to Use Advanced Jet Launch System
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A purported technological breakthrough has increased the chances that China’s new carrier will feature electromagnetic catapults.
Chinese, Russian Navies Hold Exercises in Sea of Japan, Okhotsk Sea
By Ankit Panda
The exercise is the second phase of the Joint Sea-2017 exercises.
Chinese Navy Holds Rare Live-Fire Drill in Western Indian Ocean
By Ankit Panda
PLAN vessels practices strikes against surface ships of an unnamed "enemy" navy.
Indian, Chinese Navies To Participate in Search-and-Rescue Naval Drill
By Ankit Panda
The exercise will be held in November under the auspices of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium.
China’s Aircraft Carrier Enters Taiwan’s Air Defense Identification Zone
By Franz-Stefan Gady
It was the fourth time that the People’s Liberation Army Navy’s sole carrier sailed near Taiwan.
China’s Aircraft Carrier Makes First Port Call in Hong Kong
By Franz-Stefan Gady
This marks the first time China’s largest warship has visited the former British colony.
Chinese Aircraft Carrier Sails Taiwan Strait Again
By Steven Stashwick
Liaoning’s latest transit demonstrates more normalized operations in the sensitive strait.