Amid rumors of an imminent US attack, China sends its Type 055 destroyer directly to Iran's shores China has sent its most powerful destroyers to the Gulf of Oman near Iran, according to media reports. The Chinese army has dispatched one of its largest combat ships - Type 055 destroyer - to head a task group operating in the Gulf of Oman and the northern Indian Ocean, accompanied by a Type 052D destroyer and the Liaowang-1 maritime space-tracking and surveillance vessel. The move comes amid poss

As China scales up its network-centric blue\u001ewater navy, the Type 052D stands out as a lethal symbol of modern maritime capability—simultaneously defensive, offensive, and connected. #Trending #ChinaInnovates | CCTV

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has commissioned a new Type 052D guided missile destroyer (Hull 176) in the beginning of 2026. Named Loudi, the newly commissioned destroyer features upgraded radar, weapon and network systems, leading to enhanced regional air defense, sea attack and task force command capabilities. #Trending #ChinaInnovates | CCTV

The Loudi, hull number 176, has officially joined the People's Liberation Army Navy as the newest member of #China's Type 052D destroyer family. Featuring upgraded radar, weapon systems and combat system network, the vessel boasts strong area air defense, surface strike and formation command capabilities. | China Box

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has commissioned a new Type 052D guided missile destroyer (Hull 176) at the beginning of 2026. #ChinaDefense #military https://www.cctvplus.com/news/20260102/8459965.shtml#!language=1 | CCTV