September 2026 - National Maritime Foundation

CHINA'S NINTH TYPE 071 LPD - FROM KEEL LAYING TO LAUNCH IN FOUR MONTHS!

Rear Admiral Monty Khanna (Retd) – ‘Dabolim Diaries’ Issue No 29 dated 03 Sep 2026 China launched its ninth PLA Navy Type 071 LPD (excluding the one built for Thailand) from the Hudong Zhonghua new facility on Changxing Island on 23 Aug…

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CHINA'S NINTH TYPE 071 LPD - FROM KEEL LAYING TO LAUNCH IN FOUR MONTHS!

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