In recent years, the Chinese Navy has continuously strengthened its independent R&D and construction capabilities, and built a number of world-class modern warships, demonstrating the unremitting self-improvement and innovative spirit of the Chinese Navy. In 2024, the Chinese Navy will usher in a new round of equipment upgrades, and a large number of new ships will be launched into service one after another, further enhancing the comprehensive strength and combat effectiveness of the Chinese Navy.
In terms of first-class combat ships, the Chinese Navy will have a number of aircraft carriers, cruisers and amphibious assault ships joining the combat sequence. Among them, the domestic small aircraft carrier 075 amphibious assault ship has attracted much attention, which has the comprehensive combat capability of an aircraft carrier, and can carry a variety of carrier-based aircraft, ** and air-cushion landing craft to perform a variety of tasks such as far-sea operations, amphibious landing, and humanitarian rescue. At present, the first ship Hainan has been officially listed, and the second and third ships have also been launched, and it is expected that all of them will be put into service in 2024. In addition, China's third domestically produced aircraft carrier, the 003 aircraft carrier, Fujian, has also completed sea trials and will be officially delivered to the Navy in 2024, becoming the new flagship of the Chinese Navy. The No. 003 aircraft carrier adopts an electromagnetic catapult system, which can improve the take-off efficiency and load of carrier-based aircraft and enhance the combat capability of the aircraft carrier. At the same time, China is also actively building a new batch of 0.55 million tons of missile destroyers, which are China's largest and most advanced surface warships, equipped with a variety of advanced and electronic systems, capable of performing long-range strike, anti-ship, anti-submarine, air defense, anti-missile and other tasks, and is an important escort force for aircraft carrier formations.
In terms of second-class combat ships, the Chinese Navy will have more light ships such as 052D missile destroyers and 054A missile frigates to improve the quantity and quality of the navy. Although these ships have a small displacement, they are equipped with advanced ** and electronic systems and are capable of performing a variety of tasks, such as escort, patrol, anti-piracy, anti-terrorism, etc. At the same time, these ships can also carry unmanned aerial vehicles, early warning aircraft and other carrier-based aircraft to enhance the ability of sea and air coordinated operations.
In terms of submarine operations, the Chinese Navy will have more nuclear submarines and conventional submarines join the combat sequence, improving the Navy's stealth and deterrence capabilities. Among them, the most eye-catching are the Type 095 attack nuclear submarine and the Type 094A ballistic missile nuclear submarine, both of which are the latest models independently developed by China, with higher concealment, maneuverability and firepower, capable of performing long-range strikes, anti-ship, anti-submarine, reconnaissance and other tasks, and are the Navy's submarine killers. Although the specific number and service time of these two types of nuclear submarines have not been officially announced, from the perspective of the development speed and level of our industry, it is believed that in 2024, the number and quality of nuclear submarines of the Chinese Navy will be significantly improved.
The upgrading of the equipment of the Chinese Navy is a demonstration of the achievements of the Chinese industry and a manifestation of China's sea power. The Chinese Navy will safeguard the country's sovereignty, security and interests and contribute to world peace and development with a stronger maritime force.