Beijing’s naval forces received two new Type 055-class guided missile destroyers and have tasked them to operate under the command responsible for any potential operation against Taiwan, according to recent Chinese state media reports. The 10,000-ton destroyers Dongguan (109) and Anqing (110) were publicly unveiled for the first time last week in a state media broadcast. The destroyers are among the People’s Liberation Army Navy’s most powerful warships. The ships are capable of carrying an armament of 112 vertical launching systems (VLS) and were designed to lead surface action groups and protect Beijing’s growing carrier force. Since commissioning Nanchang (101)
Chinese Navy’s New Type 055 Destroyers Join Taiwan-focused Command
Beijing’s naval forces received two new Type 055-class guided missile destroyers and have tasked them to operate under the command responsible for any potential operation against Taiwan, according to recent Chinese state media reports. The 10,000-ton destroyers Dongguan (109) and Anqing (110) were
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