Chinese shipbuilder launches ‘combat-ready’ JARI USV
The No. 716 Research Institute of the China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC) launched a long-awaited USV on 21 August, according to an announcement on the …
Analysis: China seeks to dominate the seas
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) focus as stated by China’s latest Defence White Paper is to build a strong and modernised naval force which will provide defence of the near seas and protection missions on the far seas.
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