People’s Liberation Army Navy

Satellite imagery indicates that Beijing might already be working on its fourth aircraft carrier—and this carrier is likely to be nuclear-powered.

With a crew of four—commander, driver, gunner, and loader—and a 36-round ammunition reserve, the ZTD-05 balances firepower, mobility, and survivability in a compact package.

As the PLAN integrates this vessel into its fleet and refines the design for mass production, the Luohe specifically stands as a symbol of China’s rise as a naval superpower.

It seems possible that the Russians may have lent their expertise to the Chinese in terms of helping them develop an advanced propulsion system that enhanced the Type 096’s stealth...

When the White House champions U.S. naval strength, allies gain confidence, and adversaries take note. Throughout his first term of presidency, President Donald Trump pledged to initiate a naval build-up...

America has inadvertently helped build the Chinese military into a fully modern force that can—and will—challenge the U.S. Navy for supremacy in the Indo-Pacific.

Martial sage Carl von Clausewitz might be bewildered by high-tech aircraft, computers, and missiles. But he would instantly recognize the dynamics afflicting Gettysburg that fateful night.

Mounting a standing presence in America’s backyard could pay handsome returns on a modest Chinese investment.

Whatever happens in the near term, it is obvious that there is a serious arms race occurring for dominance in the South China Sea.

More concerning, perhaps, than the poor etiquette is the Chinese presence itself. Previously, China had never conducted such extensive drills in the Tasman Sea.

The Type 055’s focus on anti-ship weapons would likely give it an edge over the American warship in combat.

There’s little chance at this point the Trump administration could effectively roll back China’s immense gains in the First Island Chain.