The People's Liberation Army Navy, [a] also known as the People's Navy, PLA Navy or simply Chinese Navy, is the naval warfare branch of the People's Liberation Army, the national military of the People's Republic of China.

All ships and submarines currently in commission with the Navy were built in China, with the exception of Sovremenny -class destroyers, Kilo-class submarines and aircraft carrier Liaoning, as these vessels originated from either Russia or Ukraine.

The People's Liberation Army Navy Submarine Force (PLANSF) is the submarine service of the People's Liberation Army Navy. It consists of all types of submarines in operational service organized into three fleets : the North Sea Fleet , the East Sea Fleet , and the South Sea Fleet .

Nov 3, 2021 · With 355 ships in its fleet, the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is slated to expand its inventory to 420 ships within the next four years, the Pentagon’s annual China military report estimates. By 2030, the PLAN is expected to have 460 ships.

Oct 27, 2023 · This activity highlights the PRC’s double standard in the application of its interpretation of international law.” Quite apart from the illegal and dangerous activities of the PLA and sister agencies, the Pentagon report digs down into significant developments in …

1 day ago · Dailymotion 'They're Flying Past Us': Tommy Tuberville Asks Official About Keeping Pace With PRC Navy Expansion. Posted: April 15, 2025 | Last updated: April 15, 2025

Jan 25, 2025 · Current warships and submarines of the modern People's Liberation Army Navy service.

Dec 19, 2024 · An expanding and further-reaching Chinese navy will have increasing implications on the current global order, a Pax Americana backed by U.S. Navy gray hulls since World War II. It will see Beijing’s flotillas heading further east, putting them …

On the naval side, the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) commissioned vessels at a much higher rate starting in the mid-late 2000’s1. The PRC’s emergence as a global maritime power draws a great deal of discussion and analysis.

Jun 26, 2024 · The PRC has invested in a large Navy, a land-based mobile rocket force fielding long-range anti-ship weapons, and a modernized air force. These investments in military buildup and modernization demonstrate the PRC’s urgency to be …