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2009-04-16 China-Japan-Koreas

PLA Navy admiral: China to develop sophisticated marine weapon systems

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Posted by tu3031 2009-04-16 10:23|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 Large surface combat ships, supersonic cruise aircraft, high-speed intelligent torpedoes

Obviously, the PLAN is building out its coastal navy capabilities and has no interest in near peer conflict with some other naval power. This will, however, put the fear of God (or Mao) into those danged pirates.

Posted by SteveS 2009-04-16 12:03|| 2009-04-16 12:03|| Front Page Top

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