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 …

All ships and submarines currently in commission with the Navy were built in China, with the exception of Sovremenny -class destroyers, Kilo-class submarines and aircraft carrier …

2 days ago · Noteworthy among these PLA Navy activities was an exercise conducted by a Type 075 (LHD) task force in the vicinity of Taiwan in February 2025. This episode was remarkable …

The People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is the naval branch of the People's Liberation Army (PLA). The PLAN force consists of about 250,000 men and over a hundred major combat …

For the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), the biggest surprise of 2023 was the end-of-year announcement that Admiral Dong Jun, chief of the PLA Navy (PLAN), had been appointed as …

Oct 27, 2023 · The Chinese Navy (PLA Navy) continues to grow in size and capabilities, according to the latest Pentagon report on China's military.

Apr 24, 2024 · Poised to become a world-class naval force, the PLA Navy is determined to gain the capability to fulfill its missions and tasks in the new era, and to contribute more to …

Mar 5, 2025 · Why does China, which traditionally focused on land armies, need such a large navy? What are the PLA Navy's missions and tasks? What are its challenges? The world is …

Feb 27, 2025 · The PLA Navy’s Type 055 cruiser Zunyi is seen in the Solomon Sea. This was the first time for this platform to operate in the Tasman Sea like this. (ADF) P-8A Poseidon …

Feb 25, 2025 · The PLA Navy ships – a frigate, a Type 055 destroyer and a replenishment vessel – had been sailing down the coast of Australia since mid-February, according to the Australian …