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  • USS Lassen Keeps South China Sea Safe

    9 July 2015
    Authorities, Research & Development

    The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) continues to patrol the South China Sea since the end of May 2015 in support of security and stability in the region. Since August 2013, Destroyer Squadron 15 DDGs have operated in the South China Sea. During these patrols, safe interactions with People’s Liberation Army (PLA) […]

  • Chinese Warships FFG Zhoushan and FFG Xuzhou Dock in Durban

    5 April 2011

      TWO Chinese vessels, the FFG (guided missile frigate) Zhoushan and the FFG Xuzhou of China’s 7th Escort Task Force, docked in Durban yesterd… By Edward West (businessday) [mappress] Source: businessday, April 5, 2011;

  • Taiwan Plans to Build New ‘Stealth’ Warship

    18 April 2011
    Industry

    Taiwan plans to build a new ‘stealth’ warship armed with guided-missiles next year in response to China’s naval build-up, a top military off… (straitstimes) [mappress] Source: straitstimes, April 18, 2011;

  • South Korean Cargo Vessel Rescued by Chinese Navy

    16 February 2011

    A South Korean cargo vessel, which was being chased by pirates in the Gulf of Aden, was rescued by the Chinese navy, China’s state media sai… (koreantimes) [mappress] Source: koreatimes, February 16, 2011; 

  • Philippines, Vietnam Receive Warships amid China Tension

    23 August 2011
    Industry

      The Philippines and Vietnam each received warships Tuesday to beef up their navies as they face tensions with China over disputed islands, r… (sympatico) [mappress] Source: sympatico, August 23, 2011;

  • South Korea warns it will shoot at Chinese vessels fishing illegally

    12 October 2016
    Authorities

    South Korea has said it would shoot at vessels fishing illegally in the South Korean exclusive economic zone following an incident in which Chinese fishing vessels sank a South Korean fast patrol boat while fleeing the scene after being caught in South Korean waters. According to the South Korea Coast Guard, two large fishing ships (over […]

  • USS Mustin Concludes South China Sea Patrol

    9 July 2015
    Authorities, Research & Development

    The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) patrolled the South China Sea from April 12 to June 6. During her patrol in the South China Sea, Mustin was observed in a professional manner by a host of People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLA (N)) warships and aircraft. Mustin communicated with foreign warships via CUES […]

  • China to Conduct Training Drills in Western Pacific

    9 June 2011
    Training & Education

      China said Thursday it would conduct naval training drills in the western Pacific later this month, state media reported, amid lingering fea… (Citizen) [mappress] Source: Citizen, June 9, 2011;

  • Gallery: Two US aircraft carriers meet in the Philippine Sea

    20 June 2016
    Authorities, Training & Education

    Two U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and their strike groups met in the Philippine Sea June 18 to practice interoperability – and to make a couple of cool photos. USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) performed dual carrier flight operations on the occasion and demonstrated their skills in operating multiple carrier strike groups in close proximity. […]

  • Ghana Navy to Receive Patrol Boats from China

    28 July 2011
    Industry

    As part of measures to re-tool the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), the Ghana Navy is to receive two patrol boats from China by the end of the year… (modernghana) [mappress] Source: modernghana, July 28, 2011;

  • China: Afai Southern Begins Construction of Fast Rescue Vessels

    14 December 2011
    Industry

    General Manager Mr.Wu Chengye of China Shipping Industry Co., Ltd. and Vice Director Mr.Fu Xuyin of The Rescue and Salvage Bureau of China Communication & Transportation Ministry jointly started the plasma cutting machine, which marks that the construction of the rescue vessels 4-6# of The Rescue and Salvage Bureau of China Communication & Transportation Ministry […]

  • China: Varyag Nears Test Voyage

    19 July 2011
    Industry

      China has almost completed remodeling work on the Varyag, a defunct Soviet-era carrier it purchased from Ukraine in 1998 for a reported… (chosun) [mappress] Source: chosun, July 19, 2011;

  • China Launches Its Own Drone

    29 June 2011
    Equipment & technology

      The United States is no longer the only nation that possess. China has been able to develop its own version of drones with the mission to sc… (pakobserver) [mappress] Source: pakobserver, June  29, 2011;

  • Australian warships “challenged” by Chinese ahead of Vietnam visit

    20 April 2018
    Authorities

    A task group of three Royal Australian Navy ships was reportedly involved in what was termed as a “robust interaction” with Chinese PLA Navy ships in the South China Sea, according to a report by Australian Broadcasting Corp. The three Royal Australian Navy ships, frigates HMAS Anzac and Toowoomba and auxiliary oiler HMAS Success, were reportedly involved […]

  • China denies spying US Navy carrier in Japanese waters

    17 June 2016
    Authorities

    Responding to reports of a Chinese spy ship entering Japanese waters while spying on U.S. Navy aircraft carrier John C. Stennis (CVN-74), China’s Ministry of National Defense released a statement saying the Chinese warship conducted “normal navigation and training in relevant waters of the Western Pacific on June 15, 2016.” To remind, Japan’s Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Hiroshige […]

  • China to Conduct Regular Annual Naval Exercises in Western Pacific

    23 November 2011
    Training & Education

    China said on Wednesday it will conduct regular annual naval exercises in the western Pacific later this month, emphasising its rights to…   By Michael Martina (reuters) [mappress] Source: reuters, November 23, 2011;

  • China: Ex-Soviet Aircraft Carrier Kiev Gets Five Star Makeover

    16 August 2011
    Training & Education

      China opens a luxury hotel which originally is refitted ex-Soviet aircraft carrier Kiev. According to South China Morning Post, EUR 9.6 mln was spent to refit the ship. Since 2004 the ship was a part of military-oriented theme park in Tianjin; there were models of combat aircraft on the ship’s deck. “Previously, China had […]

  • China, Pakistan Navy Conduct First Joint Anti-Piracy Drill off Somali Coast

    2 May 2011
    Training & Education

      The warships of the navies of China and Pakistan on escort mission in the Gulf of Aden and the waters off the Somali coast held their first… (pakistantimes) [mappress] Source: pakistantimes, May 2, 2011;

  • Chinese Navy Helicopters Train in South China Sea

    24 January 2014
    Training & Education

    Chinese shipboard helicopters successfully finished low-attitude flight training in the South China Sea today, as reported by the People’s Daily.   The helicopters trained landing aboard the Chinese naval vessels. The vessels, equipped with landing platforms, are currently patrolling the South China Sea. The Nanhai Fleet flotilla is comprised of three ships, which are amphibious […]

  • China Plans Aircraft Carrier Test Next Month

    21 June 2011
    Industry

    China is planning an initial sea trial of its first aircraft carrier next month, a Hong Kong newspaper said Tuesday, a move likely to furthe… (chron) [mappress] Source: chron, June 21, 2011;

  • US Military Officer Goes to China as US Plans Naval Exercise

    10 July 2011
    Authorities

    The top US military officer left for China late Friday in a trip designed to bolster a fledgling security dialogue with Beijing, even as a U… (dailytimes) [mappress] Source: dailytimes, July 10, 2011;

  • USS John C. Stennis CSG Operates in South China Sea

    8 April 2013

    The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) conducted flight operations April 5 in conjunction with maritime security patrols while steaming across the South China Sea. Stennis routinely performs aircraft launch and recovery operations in cooperation with other U.S. ships in its strike group to enhance regional security and maintain operational readiness. “We […]

  • US DoD Expresses Concern to China for Dangerous Intercept

    25 August 2014
    Authorities

    The US Defense Department has expressed its concern to Chinese diplomatic officials about an Aug. 19 incident in which an armed Chinese fighter jet conducted a dangerous intercept of a U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon patrol aircraft, Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby told reporters Aug. 22.   The aircraft was on a routine […]

  • Xingang Shipyard Delivers First Fast Attack Craft to Pakistan Navy

    24 April 2012

    Yesterday, Xingang Shipyard handed over the First Fast Attack Craft (Missile) the PNS Azmat to the Pakistan Navy. The commissioning of PNS Azmat concluded the construction of the fast attack craft (missile) in China with the construction of a second craft to be completed in Pakistan by the end of 2012. PNS Azmat is 63 […]

  • Australian, French Ships Meet in South China Sea

    4 November 2015
    Authorities, Research & Development, Training & Education

    As part of a Royal Australian Navy Task Group deployment to North and South East Asia, HMA Ships Arunta, Stuart and Sirius have rendezvoused with the French frigate FNS Vendemiaire in South China Sea. Following port visits to Zhanjiang, China, by HMA Ships Arunta and Stuart and Da Nang, Vietnam, by HMAS Sirius, the ships […]

  • China Starts Construction of First Domestically Made Aircraft Carrier

    11 July 2011
    Equipment & technology

      China has started construction of its first domestically made aircraft carrier, according to diplomatic and U.S. government sources… (sacbee) [mappress] Source: sacbee, July 11, 2011;