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- Unmanned surface vessel is said to be world’s first with multiple roles – anti-submarine, air defence and surface combat – and powerful weaponry
- Defence industry magazine carries photos of the drone, dubbed the ‘mini Aegis destroyer’, undergoing testing
Guided-missile cruiser headed north through the strategic waterway in a show of ‘the US commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific’.
Guided-missile cruiser headed north through the strategic waterway in a show of ‘the US commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific’.
The PLA Navy has started ordering bigger warships as it starts to prepare for missions further away from its shoreline
The PLA Navy has started ordering bigger warships as it starts to prepare for missions further away from its shoreline
Air force chief had taken part in a secret mission to Yemen and later played a key role in strengthening the island’s fleet of fighter jets.
Air force chief had taken part in a secret mission to Yemen and later played a key role in strengthening the island’s fleet of fighter jets.
Latest launches bring total number of PLA Navy ships built this year to 24 as the country seeks to overhaul its military.
Latest launches bring total number of PLA Navy ships built this year to 24 as the country seeks to overhaul its military.
The country’s second aircraft carrier, the Shandong, officially entered service this month, but plans to develop more modern ships means the need to train more fliers will only grow.
The country’s second aircraft carrier, the Shandong, officially entered service this month, but plans to develop more modern ships means the need to train more fliers will only grow.
State department urges Beijing to abstain from actions that would jeopardise the island’s security after latest pre-election show of strength.
State department urges Beijing to abstain from actions that would jeopardise the island’s security after latest pre-election show of strength.
The carrier’s journey, monitored by the Taiwanese military, is its first such operation since being commissioned.
The carrier’s journey, monitored by the Taiwanese military, is its first such operation since being commissioned.
Aircraft carrier is named after province where it will be based, but it also carries a message aimed at reminding the PLA Navy to learn from past humiliations.
Aircraft carrier is named after province where it will be based, but it also carries a message aimed at reminding the PLA Navy to learn from past humiliations.
CCTV footage indicates that the Shandong might have just 24 J-15s on board rather than the 36 previously expected.
CCTV footage indicates that the Shandong might have just 24 J-15s on board rather than the 36 previously expected.
Lai Yijun has a major in missiles and a reputation for stepping up when it counts.
Lai Yijun has a major in missiles and a reputation for stepping up when it counts.
China’s first home-built aircraft carrier called the Shandong formally entered service on December 17, 2019. Commissioned by President Xi Jinping, the new warship represents a major milestone in the country’s efforts to build up its naval power. It is China’s second aircraft carrier after the Liaoning, which is a refitted vessel purchased from Ukraine.
China’s first home-built aircraft carrier called the Shandong formally entered service on December 17, 2019. Commissioned by President Xi Jinping, the new warship represents a major milestone in the country’s efforts to build up its naval power. It is China’s second aircraft carrier after the Liaoning, which is a refitted vessel purchased from Ukraine.
The country’s second carrier is commissioned into the service by President Xi Jinping in Hainan province.
The country’s second carrier is commissioned into the service by President Xi Jinping in Hainan province.
Best pilots from carrier-borne squadrons sent to naval academy for warship training programme to meet ‘urgent need’ for commanders.
Best pilots from carrier-borne squadrons sent to naval academy for warship training programme to meet ‘urgent need’ for commanders.
New US$11.4 billion ship designed to carry and fly more planes with fewer sailors.
New US$11.4 billion ship designed to carry and fly more planes with fewer sailors.
Military sources say that work on a second Type 002 ship - the most advanced homegrown vessels – could start within two years but plans for a more modern ship appear to have been put on ice.
Military sources say that work on a second Type 002 ship - the most advanced homegrown vessels – could start within two years but plans for a more modern ship appear to have been put on ice.
Washington-based think tank CSIS believes hull assembly of Type 002 warship should be finished within 12 months and vessel will then be moved to a newly built harbour and wharf for fitting.
Washington-based think tank CSIS believes hull assembly of Type 002 warship should be finished within 12 months and vessel will then be moved to a newly built harbour and wharf for fitting.
Fly-past will begin with helicopters and feature the country’s new generation warplanes.
Fly-past will begin with helicopters and feature the country’s new generation warplanes.
Maritime administrators close part of Shanghai shipyard on Thursday morning; military analyst says launch will be step toward significant expansion of fighting capabilities.
Maritime administrators close part of Shanghai shipyard on Thursday morning; military analyst says launch will be step toward significant expansion of fighting capabilities.
Military sources say warship will be equipped with reconnaissance version of the UAV, and the vessel is expected to enter service later this year.
Military sources say warship will be equipped with reconnaissance version of the UAV, and the vessel is expected to enter service later this year.
Military insiders say the aircraft appears to have beaten the FC-31 in the race to become the PLA Navy’s fighter of the future
Military insiders say the aircraft appears to have beaten the FC-31 in the race to become the PLA Navy’s fighter of the future
Shipbuilding chief says Type 001A is big departure from its sister, while military commentator thinks new vessel shows how lessons were learned from Liaoning.
Shipbuilding chief says Type 001A is big departure from its sister, while military commentator thinks new vessel shows how lessons were learned from Liaoning.
Type 001A heads out for more testing in north of Yellow Sea, with observers saying issues may have been identified that need to be fixed.
Type 001A heads out for more testing in north of Yellow Sea, with observers saying issues may have been identified that need to be fixed.
Footage of recent operations, including a joint exercise with Russian fighter planes, features in Armed Forces Day release.
Footage of recent operations, including a joint exercise with Russian fighter planes, features in Armed Forces Day release.
Maritime authorities close off area of Yellow Sea near vessel’s home port of Dalian for naval training exercise.
Maritime authorities close off area of Yellow Sea near vessel’s home port of Dalian for naval training exercise.
Developers at Chengdu Aerospace working on shorter version of J-20 to make it suitable for use with next generation catapult launch systems, insiders say.
Developers at Chengdu Aerospace working on shorter version of J-20 to make it suitable for use with next generation catapult launch systems, insiders say.
The former Soviet Union developed nuclear technology for its biggest ships by testing it on icebreakers, now China is hoping it can do the same.
The former Soviet Union developed nuclear technology for its biggest ships by testing it on icebreakers, now China is hoping it can do the same.
Domestically developed Type 001A is unlikely to be ready before the end of the year, experts say.
Domestically developed Type 001A is unlikely to be ready before the end of the year, experts say.
Radar expert Liu Yongtan says surface wave system could track ships and planes from hundreds of kilometres away.
Radar expert Liu Yongtan says surface wave system could track ships and planes from hundreds of kilometres away.
The thought of missing aircraft parts – or worse, falling parts – is unsettling. Here’s a look at how common it is, and what the experts have to say.
The thought of missing aircraft parts – or worse, falling parts – is unsettling. Here’s a look at how common it is, and what the experts have to say.