Screen Release! Two "Ten Thousand Ton Destroyers" Conduct First Sea Training

Source: Global Times
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“109”“110”

Two “10,000-ton destroyers” make their debut

They are

Dongguan and Anqing

Not long ago

The domestically produced Type 055 destroyer

The 9th ship, Dongguan

The 10th ship, Anqing

Conducted their first sea training after commissioning

Achieving the expected results

In 2020

The first ship of the Type 055 destroyer, Nanchang,

Was officially commissioned

After 6 years of development

The number of Type 055 destroyers in the People's Navy's combat sequence

Has grown from single digits to double digits

And all three major fleets have been equipped

National People's Congress representative Dai Sarula said:

“Their mass service

Is a vivid reflection of our military's acceleration in weaponry modernization

This is not just a simple increase in equipment quantity

But also an overall leap in national strategic capabilities, scientific and technological levels,

And joint combat systems

Providing a more solid maritime power support to effectively safeguard national sovereignty, security, and development interests!”

Chasing dreams in the deep blue, striving for maritime strength

Reporter from the Central Station丨Huang Xianwen, Guo Xiaoning, Guo Peng, Tan Lin, Wang Zhen, Kang Pengcheng, Liu Jiangrui, Zhang Nan, Liu Yuguo ‍‍‍

Classification
Region
East Asia & Pacific
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
Naval Engagement
SALUTE Report
Size
Two destroyers
Activity
Conducted first sea training after commissioning
Location
Dongguan · Anqing
Unit
People's Liberation Army Navy
Time
Recent
Equipment
055-class destroyers
Summary

The People's Liberation Army Navy conducted its first sea training with the Dongguan and Anqing destroyers, the 9th and 10th ships of the 055-class. This training follows their recent commissioning and is part of China's ongoing military modernization efforts. The exercise was reported to have met expected outcomes, showcasing the growth of the navy's capabilities.

Key Facts
  • The Dongguan and Anqing destroyers are the 9th and 10th ships of the 055-class.
  • These destroyers conducted their first sea training after commissioning.
  • The 055-class destroyers have increased from single digits to double digits in the People's Liberation Army Navy.
  • The mass commissioning of these destroyers reflects advancements in China's military modernization.
  • The training achieved expected results.