A private intelligence company has revealed a Chinese naval task group being tracked by the Australian military west of the Philippines boasts ships with formidable firepower, including a Landing Helicopter Dock ship, a destroyer, a frigate and a refuelling vessel. Defence Minister Richard Marles confirmed yesterday that the ADF was closely monitoring a Chinese flotilla…
China and the United States have held their second round of maritime security talks this year to help manage risks between their militaries, according to the Chinese navy. The talks, held in Hawaii from Tuesday to Thursday, were “candid and constructive,” the PLA Navy said in a statement on Saturday. It said both sides exchanged…
Brazil has cleared a Chinese navy hospital ship to dock in Rio de Janeiro in January, ending a months-long review that drew quiet pushback inside the country’s military, according to local media. The approval, dated November 13 and published Tuesday in the government’s official gazette, allows the Ark Silk Road to remain in Rio from…
Chinese navy sailors from two People’s Liberation Army vessels have shown their softer side by sharing their experiences touring Hong Kong on National Day and revealing how the city’s pop culture influenced them. Thousands of residents on Thursday also took advantage of the final opportunity to board the two military vessels harboured in the city,…
During rehearsals for Beijing’s upcoming military parade, a previously unseen unmanned surface vessel drew attention, underscoring the increasing role of drone technology in China’s naval ambitions. Photos and video shared online show the vessel being moved on a heavy-duty semi-trailer, offering a rare close-up view of its design. The craft appears to incorporate several stealth-oriented…
According to photos and footage circulating online, the uncrewed vessel was transported on a heavy semi-trailer and features a number of obvious stealth designs, including angled surfaces, a faceted hull and concealed superstructure. Online commenters said the structure would also have concealed antenna and radar, all aimed at reducing infrared, visual, and acoustic signatures. The…
Submarines are a major part of China’s naval strategy. And U.S. underwater sensors are a major threat to those subs, Chinese experts warn. Thus, some People’s Liberation Army Navy, or PLAN, officers are advocating a systematic attempt to destroy America’s undersea sensor network in time of war. This includes destroying, sabotaging or spoofing underwater microphones…
Significant developments in China’s naval aviation are continuing into 2025. Naval News takes a closer look at the latest milestones and examines the emerging trends that are still taking shape. The Chinese aircraft carrier program is now well into its third decade of development. The unfinished former Soviet carrier Varyag originally arrived in Dalian in…
Naval officers on Chinese warships visiting Hong Kong have praised residents touring their vessels for their behaviour and warmth, while revealing that they had enjoyed some local delicacies in neighbourhood cafes and were impressed by the city’s beauty and prosperity. The officers proved to be popular photo subjects for residents enjoying a rare opportunity to…