Executive Summary: The Chinese PLA Navy has completed type certification trials for a new terminal air-defense and anti-missile system designed to intercept …
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- Naval & MaritimeNaval Strategy & Maritime Security
China Tests Autonomous Maritime Drone Swarm To Counter Future US Naval Operations
by Mr. SHEIKH (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes read¦ KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE China has tested an autonomous maritime drone swarm designed for coordinated naval operations. The system features …
- Naval & MaritimeNaval Strategy & Maritime Security
Iran Conflict 2026: Chinese Spy Ship Liaowang-1 Operating Near Oman Raises Concerns Over Monitoring Of US Military Operations
by Mr. SHEIKH (TheDefenseWatch) 5 minutes read¦ KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE Chinese surveillance vessel Liaowang-1 has been reported operating near the coast of Oman in the Arabian …
- Naval & MaritimeAircraft Carriers
China’s New Aircraft Carrier Faces Persistent Design Flaw, Raising Questions About PLAN Power Projection
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 6 minutes read■ KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE ► China’s newest aircraft carrier is the Fujian, also known as the Type 003 carrier. ► …
- Naval & MaritimeNaval Strategy & Maritime Security
China deploys stealth destroyers toward Iranian waters as trilateral drills with Russia approach Hormuz
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readChina deploys stealth destroyers toward Iranian waters China deploys stealth destroyers toward Iranian waters as part of preparations for joint naval drills …
- Naval & MaritimeSubmarines
China Type 096 ballistic missile submarine aims to narrow U S undersea nuclear gap
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 2 minutes readChina Type 096 ballistic missile submarine is emerging as Beijing latest effort to strengthen sea based nuclear deterrence and narrow the undersea …
- Naval & MaritimeNaval Strategy & Maritime Security
China Commissions New Type 052D Destroyer With Upgraded Radar and Command Systems
by TeamDefenseWatch 2 minutes readChina commissions new Type 052D destroyer China Type 052D destroyer forces expanded again as the People’s Liberation Army Navy commissions a newly …
- Naval & MaritimeSubmarines
China’s Type 094 SSBN Operations Highlight Expanded Sea-Based Nuclear Deterrence
by TeamDefenseWatch 4 minutes readThe Type 094 (NATO reporting name “Jin-class”) nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine has emerged as a central component of the People’s Liberation Army …