*#China deploys stealth destroyers... *

(5/n)

...However, only eight are currently in service with eight more planned, reflecting the higher cost and complexity compared to the #Type052D series." 2)

Just another of these "#ArmsDeals," you might reply?

Well, not quite. Let's take an #Asian perspective, and things become much clearer:

"*China Arms Iran With Kamikaze Drones, HQ-16 Air Defences and...

1)
defencesecurityasia.com/en/chi…

#Naval #Maritime #NavalStrategy #MaritimeSecurity

China Arms Iran With Kamikaze Drones, HQ-16 Air Defences and Hypersonic Talks as US Strike Looms Over Persian Gulf Power Balance

China has reportedly transferred kamikaze drones and HQ-16/HQ-17AE air defence systems to Iran while negotiating anti-ship and hypersonic missile sales, reshaping regional deterrence calculations as US carrier deployments raise the risk of direct con…

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*#China deploys stealth destroyers... *

(2/n)

...key #Energy routes..."

"#China’s decision to send high end surface combatants toward #Iranian
...waters underscores the #PLA #Navy’s expanding operational reach well beyond the #WesternPacific."

"Trilateral naval drills near a strategic chokepoint

The upcoming exercise is expected to follow previous iterations of the #SecurityBelt #maritime drills held by #China, #Iran, and #Russia in 2019, 2022, 2023, and 2024...

2)
internationaldefenceanalysis.c…

China Navy Commissions Two Advanced Type 052DM Destroyers

China Navy Commissions Two Advanced Type 052DM Destroyers, enhancing naval strength with upgrade radar, weapons & modern warfare capabilities.

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