According to The Diplomat report, Chinese Navy will likely have 400 vessels by 2025. (Representational)
NDTV: China May Double Its Fleet Of Destroyers By 2025: Report
The People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), with 20 destroyers currently, is expected to operate 39 warships within five years, National Interest reported citing a report in The Diplomat.
Washington: The Chinese Navy may double its fleet of destroyers in the next five years, according to a report.
The People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), which currently has 20 destroyers, is expected to operate 39 warships within five years, in a move which is expected to strengthen the attack reach of the force.
"As of mid-2020, the PLAN currently fields 20 modern aegis-type destroyers in its order of battle, supported by another 11 older, non-aegis-type destroyers. These 20 modern aegis-type destroyers are made up of six Type 052Cs, 13 Type 052Ds, and one lead Type 055," National Interest reported citing a report in The Diplomat.
The development has now raised concerns among the Pentagon leaders.
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WNU Editor: China's industrial/manufacturing base is massive. No one should be surprised that they can double their fleet in five years.
