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  • DMOD of Brunei Undertakes Official Visit to People’s Republic of China

    20 March 2012
    Authorities

    His Excellency Dato Paduka Haji Mustappa bin Haji Sirat, Deputy Minister of Defence, Brunei Darussalam, undertook an official visit to the People’s Republic of China, to further strengthen defence cooperation between both countries and discuss matters relating to the preparation of Brunei Darussalam’s chairmanship of the 2nd ADMM-Plus meeting next year. The Minister of National […]

  • Thai government approves acquisition of one Chinese submarine

    25 April 2017
    Authorities, Equipment & technology

    The Royal Thai Government has approved the acquisition of one Chinese Yuan-class submarine for around $US391 million (13.5 billion baht), Thai media reported on Tuesday. Thai Navy wanted to purchase three S26T (T for Thailand) diesel-electric submarines, but the country’s cabinet approved the initial purchase of just one submarine and associated equipment and technology transfer. According to […]

  • China Plans to Build Polar Research Icebreaker by Itself

    14 October 2011
    Industry

      China plans to build polar research icebreaker by itself, said a spokesman for national oceanologic department. Construction project of a new icebreaker has been officially adopted by National Development and Reform Commission, said the official. A tender for the name of icebreaker will be announced in Nov 2011. According to concept design, length of […]

  • After Russia, US destroyer USS McCampbell challenges China’s territorial claims with freedom of navigation operation

    7 January 2019
    Authorities

    US Navy destroyer USS McCampbell carried out a South China Sea freedom of navigation operation on Monday, sailing within 12 miles of the Paracel Island chain. According to media reports, the Yokosuka-homeported destroyer sailed near three islands in the chain which is claimed by Vietnam and Taiwan but controlled by China. While Pacific Fleet spokeswoman Rachel […]

  • Chinese warship frees illegal fishing boat detained by Indonesia

    21 March 2016
    Authorities

    A heavily armed Chinese patrol vessel on March 19 ordered a smaller Indonesian Navy vessel to free a Chinese fishing boat caught fishing illegally in the Natuna Sea, which is in the Indonesian Exclusive Economic Zone. While Indonesian authorities were forced to escort the fishing boat outside their waters, local media reported that eight crew […]

  • China confirms participation in US naval exercise amid South China Sea tensions

    26 February 2016
    Authorities, Training & Education

    Chinese People’s Liberation Army (Navy) will be taking part in the U.S. Navy-organized international maritime exercise, Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC), with a yet to be determined number of units. Wu Qian, a Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman confirmed this at a regular briefing despite of recently heightened tensions between the U.S. and China over the South […]

  • US Navy challenges China in South China Sea, again

    1 February 2016
    Authorities

    U.S. Navy destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur made an ‘incursion’ into waters China claims to be under their territorial jurisdiction on Saturday, January 30. Xinhua News Agency, the official press agency of the People’s Republic of China, reported that the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer sailed within 12 nautical miles of Zhongjian Dao, part of Xisha Islands […]

  • HMAS Ballarat Sets Sail for Shanghai, China

    18 May 2012
    Training & Education

    On May 17, the Anzac Class Guided Missile Frigate, HMAS Ballarat, began a five-day ship visit to Shanghai, China. Ballarat will be docked at the northern end of Shanghai’s historic Bund from 17-21 May. The visit will involve cultural exchanges and visits to significant icons in Shanghai. The exercise will involve a variety of interactive […]

  • Chinese Leader Hu Jintao Orders National Navy Command to “Prepare for War”

    9 December 2011
    Authorities

    Chinese leader Hu Jintao ordered the national navy command to “prepare for war”. According to BBC, analysts suppose the words of the Chinese leader could be also interpreted as “armed struggle” or “armed conflict”, although meaning of the phrase remains the same. Reportedly, such statement was made at the meeting with China’s top-ranking military authorities. […]

  • China Starts Manufacturing Two Attack Missile Crafts for Pakistan

    3 March 2011
    Equipment & technology

      On Tuesday, China formally started the manufacturing of two state-of-the-art fast attack missile crafts for the Pakistan Navy. This aircraft are an addition to a couple of naval frigates which are being built for the strategic partner. The ceremony of the Fast Attack Craft FAC(M) of Pakistan Navy was held at Xinggang Shipyard. The […]

  • Ghana Orders Two 46 m Patrol Vessels from China’s Poly Technologies Incorporated

    14 October 2011
    Industry

    Ghana has ordered two 46 metre patrol vessels from China’s Poly Technologies Incorporated as part of a larger drive to modernise its navy… (gahaweb) [mappress] Source: ghanaweb, October 14, 2011; 

  • China Sends One of its Biggest Civilian Maritime Patrol Ships into South China Sea

    16 June 2011

      China has sent one of its biggest civilian maritime patrol ships into the South China Sea, official media said on Thursday, a move likely to… By Chris Buckley (courant) [mappress] Source: Courant, June 16, 2011;

  • China to Commission Aircraft Carrier Soon?

    5 January 2012
    Industry

    China’s first aircraft carrier is likely to be commissioned officially early this year, according to press reports… (chosun) [mappress] Source: chosun, January 05, 2012; Image: ifeng

  • Philippines receives final three TC-90 aircraft from Japan

    26 March 2018
    Authorities, Equipment & technology

    The Philippine Navy (PN) officially received the final three of overall five Beechcraft TC-90 aircraft in a March 26 ceremony at Naval Air Group (NAG) headquarters in Cavite City. The aircraft, donated to the Philippines by the Japan ministry of defense (JMOD), will boost the country’s maritime patrol capabilities. Philippines National Defense Chief, Sec. Delfin N. […]

  • Chinese Warship Attempts to Detain Indian Navy’s Ship

    5 September 2011
    Authorities

      Chinese warship tried to detain Indian Navy’s ship in the South China Sea. According to The Financial Times, it is the first maritime incident of this kind between the two countries. Although the mentioned incident occurred on July 22, it leaked out just recently. Indian ship INS Airavat left Vietnamese port and was 44 […]

  • Pakistan Navy’s Type 054A/P frigate launched in China

    26 August 2020
    Vessels

    Pakistan Navy’s second Type 054A/P (F22P Batch II) frigate has been launched at China’s Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard.

  • U.S. Navy will sail more in the South China Sea

    25 February 2016
    Authorities

    The U.S. Navy will sail, fly and operate wherever international law allows, Admiral Harry B. Harris, Commander of the United States Pacific Command, said at an Armed Services House committee hearing yesterday, February 24. The U.S. Navy Admiral, in confirmation of U.S. fears, said that China was “clearly militarising” the region by setting up missile launchers on the disputed […]

  • China’s Poly Technologies and South African Denel team up for naval cooperation

    21 September 2016
    Authorities, Industry

    China’s Poly Technologies and South African Denel have entered a cooperation agreement under which the two companies will work together in the South African maritime sector. The two state-owned companies will join forces and collaborate in areas such as ship repairs, shipbuilding, naval systems and marine services. The South African Navy will be the target client of this […]

  • Naval Drills Unrelated to Tensions, China Says

    30 June 2011
    Authorities

      China has said a series of recent naval drills are “routine” and unrelated to simmering tensions in the South China Sea involving a range of… (channelnewsasia) [mappress] Source: channelnewsasia, June  30, 2011;

  • In a first, Chinese PLA Navy ship to join Australian biennial drill Kakadu

    2 August 2018
    Authorities, Training & Education

    The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy will be sending a warship to Australian waters where it will take part for the first time in the international, biennial exercise Kakadu. Australia has invited China to join the drill in an effort to ease tensions between the two countries, intensified by China’s growing assertiveness in the South China […]

  • US Navy makes third challenge to China’s South China Sea claims under Trump (Report)

    10 August 2017
    Authorities

    US Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS John S. McCain sailed within 12 miles of a Chinese artificial reef in the South China Sea on Thursday, according to Reuters. Citing unidentified officials, Reuters wrote that the USS John S. McCain sailed close to the disputed Mischief Reef in the Spratly Islands where China has built airstrips […]

  • China, Japan Engage in New Invective over Disputed East China Sea Islands

    8 February 2013
    Authorities

    China and Japan engaged in a fresh feud over military movements near a disputed group of uninhabited East China Sea islands, according to Reuters.com. The most recent tension was raised with the alleged aiming of weapons on the part of a Chinese warship, targeting radar on a Japanese vessel situated in the area. The Chinese […]

  • China Plans to Deploy Three Aircraft Carriers to Dominate Indian Ocean

    8 November 2011
    Authorities, Industry

      The race between the two Asian giants to dominate the seas has intensified. Alarmed at China’s plan to deploy by 2016 at least three aircraft… (dailypioneer) [mappress] Source: dailypioneer, November 08, 2011;

  • Singapore Navy frigate makes port call in China

    25 April 2017
    Authorities, Training & Education

    The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)’s Formidable-class frigate, RSS Intrepid, arrived to the Chinese Qingdao port for a three-day visit on April 23. The chief of People’s Liberation Army (Navy) [PLA(N)] training division, Senior-Captain Li Jun, welcomed Singapore Navy colonels aboard the RSS Intrepid to Qingdao Naval Base. On the same day, RSS Intrepid hosted Chinese […]

  • China opposes US, ally support for Taiwan’s submarine development program

    15 January 2019
    Authorities, Industry

    China’s ministry of foreign affairs has voiced its opposition to foreign countries supporting the development of Taiwan’s indigenous submarine program. Speaking at a press conference on January 14, foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said China “firmly opposes arms sales to Taiwan by any country and military links in any form between any country and Taiwan.” “We […]

  • Ukrainian Navy Commander Visits Commander in Chief of PLAN of China

    15 February 2012
    Authorities

    Commander in Chief of the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) of the People’s Republic of China ADM Wu Shengli on Feb 14 met with his Ukrainian counterpart ADM Viktor Maksimov who is visiting Beijing. As for Wu Shengli, China pays great attention to development of bilateral relations between Chinese and Ukrainian navies and is open […]