China Debuts New Amphibious Warfare Attack Systems

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By Kris Osborn – President & Editor-In-Chief, Warrior Maven

China is fast-tracking a new generation of amphibious assault ships intended to introduce new dimensions to air-surface connectivity and amphibious assault tactics, activities often demonstrated by the large People’s Liberation Army Navy in drills and exercises near the Taiwan coastline. 

Chinese Type 075 Amphibs

The first of a new Chinese class of amphibs, called Type 075s, has now achieved initial operating capability, the Chinese government-backed Global Times newspaper reports.

The now operational ship, called the Hainan, will “visit harbors and ports all over the world and provide an outstanding image for the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy,” the paper writes.

China’s first Type 075 amphibious assault ship, the Hainan, has reached initial operating capability, and the vessel will visit harbors and ports all over the world and provide an outstanding image for the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, the warship’s captain told the state broadcaster.

The Hainan will enter operational service after completing an upcoming year of training, and the Chinese paper quotes military analysts describing the ship’s new integrated warfare abilities.