People’s Liberation Army Navy – Page 2

Feb- 2025 -

26 February

A Chinese military helicopter flies past Pingtan island, one of mainland China’s closest points to Taiwan

Taiwan Dispatches Forces in Response to China ‘Live-Fire’ Drills off Island

Taiwan dispatched forces on Wednesday in response to China's "live-fire" drills off the self-ruled island, Taipei's defense ministry said, condemning the exercises as dangerous.

18 February

Asia Pacific

A People's Liberation Army Navy helicopter, identified by tail number 68, performed dangerous flight maneuvers towards the Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources aircraft

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippine Coast Guard Slams ‘Dangerous’ China Helicopter Maneuvers

The Philippine Coast Guard condemned "dangerous" maneuvers by a Chinese Navy helicopter Tuesday as it flew within three meters (10 feet) of a surveillance flight carrying a group of journalists over the contested Scarborough Shoal.

Jan- 2025 -

24 January

Asia Pacific

An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 22, 2025 shows China's first Type 054B frigate in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province. China's first Type 054B frigate, the Luohe, was commissioned in the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy on Wednesday morning at a military port in Qingdao.

Christine Casimiro

Chinese Navy Commissions Type 054B Lead Guided-Missile Frigate

China’s People Liberation Army Navy has commissioned its first Type 054B guided-missile frigate, the CNS “Luohe.”

2 January

Asia Pacific

China's launching of its latest and largest amphibious assault vessel, the Sichuan

Christine Casimiro

China Unveils Amphibious Assault Ship That Can Launch Fighter Jets

China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy has launched its first amphibious assault ship under the Type 076 class, the “Sichuan.”

Dec- 2024 -

20 December

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

US Says China to Build 1,000 Nukes by 2030 in Staggering Annual Report

The Pentagon has released its annual report on China's military and security developments, including projections on its nuclear capabilities.

17 December

Americas

Joe Saballa

China Releases ‘Hit List’ of US Naval Targets in Potential Conflict

China’s People's Liberation Army has come up with a list of “vulnerable” US naval targets that could be prioritized in the event of a full-scale conflict.

13 December

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan Says Chinese Ships Have Left, Signaling Drills Over

Chinese navy and coast guard ships have returned to China, signaling the end of a massive maritime exercise, Taiwanese authorities said Friday.

Nov- 2024 -

20 November

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

China’s EW Capabilities ‘Significant Challenge’ to US in Taiwan Conflict: Report

China’s electronic warfare capabilities would pose a 'significant challenge' to the US if a full-scale conflict breaks out across the Taiwan Strait.

Oct- 2024 -

7 October

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

China Could Wage Economic, Cyber War to Force Taiwan’s Surrender: Report

Contrary to expectations, China may initiate an economic and cyber war against Taiwan to compel the island nation to surrender its sovereignty without resorting to direct military action.

Sep- 2024 -

30 September

Arms