On August 1, 2025, during the 98th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA), China officially confirmed the commissioning of its fourth Type 075 amphibious assault ship. The vessel has been named Hubei and assigned the hull number 34. The Southern Theater Command posted images and a statement showing the ship's crew swearing an oath to the military flag. State media reported that Hubei participated in maritime exercises in the South China Sea alongside the first Type 075 ship, Hainan, four Type 071 amphibious landing ships, and Type 726 air-cushioned landing craft. The official announcement confirms that the ship is assigned to the Southern Theater Command and is now operational. Read full defense news at this link...
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| The Hubei, like its sister ships, displaces between 35,000 to 40,000 tons and measures 232 meters in length with a beam of 36.8 meters. It features a full-length flight deck with seven landing spots, supporting up to 30 helicopters including Z-8, Z-20, and potentially Z-18 variants. (Picture source: Chinese MoD) |