The People's Liberation Army Navy, [a] also known as the People's Navy, PLA Navy or simply Chinese Navy, is the naval warfare branch of the People's Liberation Army, the national military of the People's Republic of China.

A Shenyang J-15 carrier-based fighter aircraft is taking off from Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong (CV-17) Type 075 landing helicopter dock Type 055 class destroyer Nanchang in April 2021 Type 903 replenishment ship. The ship types in service with the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) include aircraft carriers, submarines, (both nuclear and …

Jan 2, 2025 · This report focuses on relevant events in 2024 for aircraft carriers, amphibious carriers, destroyers and frigates for the Chinese Navy. Changes in launch pacing come down to three major aspects. The first is how new shipbuilding programs have succeeded previous batch construction efforts.

Jun 5, 2024 · China’s rapid military buildup has left the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) poised to overtake the U.S. Navy in several measures of maritime might more quickly than sometimes assumed.

19 hours ago · This image captured by Maxar on November 7, 2022, shows Jiangnan Shipyard in China's eastern port city of Shanghai, where the Chinese navy's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, was launched.

China’s navy Latest news and updates on the People’s Liberation Army Navy, including military drills, the development of warships and aircraft carriers, spending, reforms and modernisation...

Mar 6, 2025 · Chinese warships have been circumnavigating Australia’s coastline for more than three weeks, passing within 200 miles of Sydney, and staging unprecedented live-fire drills on its doorstep with ...

Jan 23, 2025 · China’s navy has commissioned a new-generation frigate as competition rises with the US and other regional powers, saying the ship will “play a vital role in enhancing the overall combat...

Mar 7, 2025 · The Chinese Navy is known to experiment with VTOL drones for use with a variety of platforms. Use is prominent especially from amphibious hulls and to a limited degree from aircraft carriers. Most relevant may be trials from a Type 054A FFG more than ten years ago involving the Austrian-made Schiebel S-100 Camcopter. Additionally Chinese ...

2 days ago · The unusual deployment by three navy ships over the past month has prompted a debate in Australia about its aging fleet and reliance on the United States. INDONESIA February 11 A Chinese navy ...