Tag: PLA Navy

  • China’s ships perfect for Russia

    Possible new build deals ahead? China’s warships perfect fit for Russian navy, says magazine The August issue of Russia’s National Defense Magazine has advised the country to buy warships from […]

  • China, Pakistan in joint drills

    Follow on visit for PLA Navy after Iranian trip. China and Pakistan begin joint naval exercise After their visit to Iran, the Changchun, a Type 052C guided-missile destroyer, and Changzhou, […]

  • Chinese sub visits Sri Lanka

    First time a PLAN sub has been seen in Indian Ocean. Chinese submarine’s Sri Lanka visit prompts rescue questions James Brown The visit of the Chinese Type 039 ‘Song’ class […]

  • China’s navy enters Strait of Hormuz

    Countries enjoying warm relationship. In search for security, China’s navy enters Strait of Hormuz: Kemp By John Kemp (Reuters) – Bandar Abbas, home of Iran‘s navy and the main port in […]

  • Iran, China to conduct navy drills

    Chinese fleet docks in Iran.  Commander: Iranian, Chinese Navies Readying to Conduct Joint Naval Drills TEHRAN – The Chinese forces sailing on a fleet of warships that docked in Iran’s […]

  • Chinese want US P-8s to go home

    Issue of surveillance proving to be contentious.  Chinese Reporters Press US Navy Chief: P-8s, Go Home! By SYDNEY J. FREEDBERG JR. WASHINGTON: A tag-team of Chinese reporters pressed the normally soft-spoken Chief of […]

  • 18th Chinese naval escort taskforce sails

    PLA Navy’s ongoing escort programme in Gulf of Aden.  18th Chinese naval escort taskforce sets sail Web Editor: Li Yan The 18th naval escort taskforce under the Navy of the […]

  • New Zealand, China Boost Defence Ties

    Both countries consider maritime security to be vital. New Zealand and China Decide to Boost Defence Ties By Kalyan Kumar New Zealand and China will work towards strengthening defence ties, reported 3 News. […]

  • The Politics of Maritime Engagement

    Both India and China have had strong strategic motives for taking part in RIMPAC this year. RIMPAC and the Politics of Maritime Engagement By Abhijit Singh Almost three weeks ago, the […]

  • Chinese naval taskforce returns

    Taskforce returns home after successful mission. 16th Chinese naval escort taskforce returns The 16th escort taskforce under the Navy of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army successfully arrived at a naval […]