Etiqueta: China
The Chinese Navy deployed one of its Type 054A frigates to the coast of Africa to conduct naval exercises with Nigeria
During the last days of May, the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) of China participated in a new six-day multilateral naval exercise as part of the celebrations for the 68th anniversary of the Nigerian Navy. In this context, China sent one of its Type...
In the face of tensions with China, Taiwan’s Navy seeks to relaunch construction of new generation frigates
Given the need to renew a significant portion of the surface fleet of the Taiwanese Navy and facing a potential regional conflict with China, Taipei is reportedly looking to reactivate its plan to construct next-generation missile frigates. Behind the idea of reviving the project,...
New images show progress in the construction of the Type 076 Amphibious Assault Ship of the Chinese Navy
At the beginning of March, a series of photographs revealed the construction of a new Amphibious Assault Ship for the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) of China. Although preliminary analyses indicated the presence of a new variant of the Type 075 class, later data...
The Dalian Shipyard launches the tenth Type 055 missile destroyer for the Chinese Navy
Yesterday, May 28, Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Company (DSIC) launched a new Type 055 missile destroyer for the People's Liberation Army Navy of China. This marks the tenth vessel of its class, which is significant considering that the first one was launched in 2017, indicating...
Amid tensions between China and Taiwan, the U.S. Air Force is strengthening its deterrence capabilities with the arrival of B-1B bombers in Guam
Last week, the United States Air Force (USAF) deployed a squadron of B-1B Lancer bombers to Andersen Air Force Base, located in Guam. The relocation of these aircraft responds to rising tensions in the region due to the recent inauguration of Taiwanese President Lai...
The Chinese Navy’s Fujian aircraft carrier began its second sea trial amid tensions with Taiwan
Thanks to new images released by Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), it's been revealed that in recent days, the third aircraft carrier of the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) of China, the Fujian (CV-18), began a new system test at sea, suggesting it's its second...
The Chinese government sanctions companies from the U.S. military-industrial complex
During the course of this week, more specifically on Wednesday, the government of the People's Republic of China announced that it will impose sanctions on twelve U.S. companies from the military-industrial complex and ten of their executives. The reason for this is twofold: one...
In the context of China’s military exercises, the Taiwanese Air Force prepares and deploys its F-16 Block 70 fighters
As China's People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) naval exercises continue, the Taiwanese Armed Forces are mobilizing the majority of their land, air, and naval assets as deterrent and response measures in the worst-case scenario. In addition to deploying coastal defense missile systems and Patriot...
