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According to the Pentagon, China plans to increase the size of its navy from about 355 to 460 ships by 2030. At the same time, according to the current budget, the US Navy will be reduced from 298 to 280 pennants by 2027.
- noted in the publication Task & Purpose.
As of 2020, the PLA Navy has commissioned 25 Luyang III-class destroyers, each of which has 64 multi-purpose vertical launchers that can fire KR, SAM and anti-submarine missiles. China began operating the first Renhai-class cruiser [Type 055 destroyers] in 2020. These ships have 112 VPU cells and will probably be equipped with anti-missiles. In 2019, the first domestic aircraft carrier began service, the construction of the second one is underway, the completion of which is expected in 2024.
- it is noted in the American press, explaining that "China's aircraft carrier forces are at the stage of formation, and the ships do not have adequate protection from US attack submarines."
As indicated, the greatest concern is caused by a large arsenal of ground- and air-based missiles, which are being improved at the same time, including by increasing the flight range. The range of ballistic missile defense systems exceeds 1.5 thousand km, the BRSD can strike at clusters of ships and naval bases at a distance of 4 thousand km, for example, in Guam.
- evaluate possible prospects in the publication.
At the same time, the PLA Navy will focus on the fight against the Taiwanese navy and the Air Force, covering the landing of troops on the island.
- the conclusion is made in the American press about the insufficient power of the PLA in the sea, despite the many ships.
