SOUTH SEA FLEET: THE EMERGING ‘LYNCHPIN’ OF CHINA’S NAVAL POWER PROJECTION IN THE INDO-PACIFIC

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Date : 10-02-2016

In Dec 15, China commissioned the third Type 052D guided-missile destroyer into its navy. The warship represents the most advanced surface combatant ever operated by PLA Navy, and comparable to the best in the world. This seems incredible considering that until barely a decade ago, China’s navy did not even possess a credible fleet air defence missile system, let alone a land-attack capability.

Department: Making Waves