Chinese NavyIn recent years, it has not slowed down its development, as some outsiders expected, on the contrary, after a short period of precipitation,Chinese NavyIt has once again set off a new round of ** construction peak. Just in the last two years,Chinese NavyNearly 20 ships were built and launchedDestroyerswithCorvette。In addition to the highly anticipated second batchType 055 large destroyeroutside,Type 052D destroyerwithType 054A frigateIt is also being built in large quantities. This is revealedChinese NavyIt still maintains a trend of rapid development. However, we have to ask a question, since China already has the Type 055 DaqiheType 054B frigate, so why build a relatively low performanceType 052D destroyerwithType 054A frigateThis? This actually sends a clear signal.
Over the past two years,Chinese NavyNearly 20 ships were built and launchedDestroyerswithCorvette。The astonishing pace of construction of these new ships is highlightedChinese NavyEfficient ability in the construction of **. EspeciallyType 052D destroyerwithType 054A frigate, they were built in much more quantities than other models. In 2022, the fourth batchType 054A frigateIt will be completed, bringing the total number to 40 ships. And last year, the fourth batchType 052D destroyerThey have also been launched, and although the exact number has not yet been determined, it is reported to be between 10 and 12 vessels. At the same time, there were other types of ** launches last year, including the first and second batchesType 054B frigate, as well as the second batch of Type 055 drives. This large-scale construction of ships showsChinese NavyIts existing fleet is rapidly being expanded in order to increase combat readiness and combat capability.
The answer to this question is actually quite simple: prepare for war. The current international situation is very complex, and China is facing more and more challenges and threats. Faced with these realities, we have to prepare for the worst. We need to be fully prepared in the face of external military threats, even for large-scale military conflicts or local wars. In this process, naval construction is particularly important. In the event of a large-scale naval conflict, the Navy will inevitably suffer losses. However, the construction process of modern ** is long, even for us who are already very proficientType 054A frigateIt will take more than a year from the start of construction to launch, and it will also take nearly a year to train to make it combat-ready. Therefore, within a year or two of the start of the war, it will be difficult to replenish the newly built ** into the naval forces in a timely manner. This means that in the initial stage of a war or military conflict, the Navy can only rely on active combat ships. While some may propose mothballing ships, in practice, mothballed ships are unlikely to be combat-capable, whether they are rightChinese NavyOr for the US Navy. The performance of mothballed ships is outdated, and it is difficult to meet the needs of modern naval warfare. Moreover, it will take months or even more than a year to re-seal a ship, which will not meet urgent operational needs.
Therefore, in modern warfare, especially in modern naval warfare, the war is fought over the stock of existing equipment. So, in the face of the increasingly tense international situation,Chinese NavyThere is a need to increase the available strength as much as possible. AlthoughType 052D destroyerwithType 054A frigateProbably not the most advanced**, but they areChinese NavyThe most mature combat ships. Both in construction and personnel training, it has been very skilled. The construction of a large number of these two types of combat ships can increase the number of available warships established by the Navy in the shortest possible time and improve the combat effectiveness of the Navy at the moment, which is the choice of the moment. In fact, the US Navy is taking similar actions. In recent years, they have increasedBurke-class destroyerof the order to makeBurke-class destroyerhas increased its annual production by nearly 50%. Considering that the US Navy itself has a large numberDestroyersTheir stock of troops is very considerable, and there is still a clear gap compared to China, so we should increase the size of our existing forces to effectively respond to external military threats.
To sum up, by building in large quantitiesType 052D destroyerwithType 054A frigateChinese NavyThe message is unmistakable: we are actively and proactively responding to the current tense international situation and external military threats. Chinese NavyPreparations for a possible military conflict are being made and to a certain extent are being prepared. In a truly powerful army, the merits speak for themselves. However, we have not yet reached the capacity to surrender without a fight, and the United States and some neighboring countries still harbor illusions and try to achieve their political, economic, or geostrategic goals through military conflict coercion. Therefore,Chinese NavyIt is necessary to constantly strengthen itself in order to ensure the security and interests of the country. Build a lotType 052D destroyerwithType 054A frigateYesChinese NavyPart of the strategy at this stage is aimed at increasing the immediate combat effectiveness of the Navy by increasing the size of the existing forces. This can be enhanced not only forChinese NavyIt can also provide China with more combat support and protect its national interests and territorial integrity. In general,Chinese NavyAccelerate constructionDestroyerswithCorvetteIt is a wise decision to ensure the security and stability of the country in the current complex international environment.