As reported by SomePLAOSINT on August 27, 2025, China’s tenth Type 055 destroyer has been observed undergoing sea trials, signaling further progress in the People’s Liberation Army Navy’s program to field large multi-role surface combatants. Referred to by NATO as the Renhai-class, the Type 055 is classified as a cruiser by the US Navy, which defines such ships as large multi-mission platforms with command facilities. Read full defense news at this link...
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| Providing area air defense, anti-ship and land-attack strike, and anti-submarine capabilities, the Type 055 is positioned as the main escort for China's carrier strike groups, but it can also operate independently in long-range missions. (Picture source: Weibo/@欧阳振我86468) |