Essay: Inside the Design of China’s Yuan-class Submarine
China’s evolving submarine force is a topic worthy of sober examination and debate. However, for the discussion to be useful…
China, Russia Land 400 Marines in First Joint Pacific Amphibious Exercise
Chinese and Russian forces conducted a first-ever joint amphibious exercise landing 400 marines on Russia’s Pacific Coast about 300 miles…
Largest Chinese, Russian Joint Pacific Naval Exercise Kicks Off This Week
The navies of China and Russia will meet this week for the two countries largest ever naval exercise in the…
Document: Report to Congress on Chinese Naval Modernization and Implications for U.S. Navy
The following is the July 28, 2015 Congressional Research Service report, China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities—Background and…
Report: Chinese Navy Warship Rammed Two Vietnamese Fishing Vessels
A People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) amphibious warship allegedly rammed two Vietnamese fishing vessels operating near the disputed Spratly Islands…
Document: Office of Naval Intelligence Chinese Military and Coast Guard Ship Identification Guide
The following is the Office of Naval Intelligence’s 2015 People’s Liberation Army Navy and maritime law enforcement recognition and identification…
China Commissions Second Advanced Destroyer
China has commissioned its second Luyang III guided missile destroyer as part of the People’s Liberation Army Navy’s (PLAN) ongoing…
China, Russia Planning 20-Ship Naval Exercise in the Sea of Japan in August
China and Russia will conduct their largest joint Pacific exercise in August near Japan, Russian Navy planners announced on Friday.…
China Commissions First MLP-Like Logistics Ship, Headed For South Sea Fleet
China commissioned its first semi-submersible logistics ship for the People’s Liberation Army – Navy (PLAN) in a July 10 ceremony…
Essay: China’s Submarine Solution for the Taiwan Strait
While several Chinese security-scenarios are discussed in defense circles, China’s Taiwan dilemma is still the primary driver for Peoples Liberation…