The spread of Coronavirus continues around the world and naval vessels have not been spared. In recent days grave news has come from around the world about crews being infected.… Continue reading "Coronavirus Hits the World’s Navies"
The Chinese state-owned Shenyang Aircraft Company (SAC), a subsidiary of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), announced on the 21st February that it would be resuming all production following… Continue reading "China Resumes J-15 Jet Production Following Halt Over Coronavirus Outbreak"
China commissioned its first locally built aircraft carrier at a naval base on the southern island of Hainan. The commissioning ceremony was conducted by Chinese President Xi Jinping, who was… Continue reading "China Commissions its First Locally Built Aircraft Carrier"
Late last month the might of China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLA Navy) put on an impressive display, showing off some of their newest vessels and unveiling a brand new… Continue reading "China’s PLA Navy Celebrates 70th Anniversary with Fleet Review & a New Destroyer"
On the 13 May China’s second aircraft carrier has set sail for its first round of sea trials. The Type 001A class carrier, based upon the Soviet Kuznetsov class, follows… Continue reading "China’s Newest Carrier Sets Sail for Sea Trials"