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China's Fujian aircraft carrier model (Wikimedia Commons)

China Expands Aircraft Carrier Fleet to Challenge US Navy

China’s growing carrier fleet sparks a big question: can they rival the US Navy’s global reach, or is dominance still out of reach?

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, Sichuan (Hull 51), launched December 27, 2024, at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard, Shanghai. (PLA Navy)

China Launches Largest Amphibious Assault Ship, Strengthens Naval Dominance

China’s new Type 076 Sichuan, a tech-packed “light carrier,” redefines naval power with cutting-edge upgrades and global ambitions.

USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, transits the Pacific Ocean. (DVIDS)

How Dual-Carrier War Drills in Pacific Bring New Tactics, Advantages

Dual US carriers flex airpower in the Pacific, prepping for scaled 5th-gen dominance. Is the PLA ready to counter this firepower?

Expert Analysis Dec 24

J-35A Stealth Fighter (Warrior Maven)

China Plans to “Mass Produce” Large Numbers of its New J-35A

A Chinese state paper touts the J-35, making China the second nation with two 5th-gen jets, and hints at mass production.

Aviation Nov 10

Y-20 military transport aircraft at Airshow China, 2016. (Wikimedia Commons)

Chinese YU-20 Tanker Aircraft Refuel Carrier-Launched J-15s

China’s YU-20 tanker upgrades are expanding PLA air combat reach, potentially challenging US air superiority in the Pacific as tensions grow.

A formidable naval fleet cuts through the calm waters, a stark reminder of the growing tensions in the Indo-Pacific as global powers prepare for potential conflict.

China Has All Three Carriers at Sea in a Show of Force

With the world’s focus drawn to Israel and Lebanon, China might see this as a strategic opportunity to step up pressure on Taiwan, especially with all three of its aircraft carriers now at sea and US naval assets stretched thin in the Middle East.

A lone submarine patrols the vast ocean. Original illustration by SOFREP.

China’s Silent Service Gets Loud: Grueling Training Revamps Submarine Force

China’s silent service gets loud: Grueling training revamps submarine force for Western Pacific power play.

An aircraft carrier in the far horizon. Original illustration by SOFREP.

China’s Navy Reveals Plans for Fourth Aircraft Carrier to Challenge US Dominance in Pacific

China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy reveals plans for a fourth aircraft carrier, aiming to challenge United States dominance in the western Pacific.

An electromagnetic railgun prototype built by BAE Systems, 2014. (Image source: DVIDS)

China’s Navy Reveals Powerful Electromagnetic Railgun: A Potential Game-Changer in Warfare

China’s powerful electromagnetic railgun could redefine warfare with its unprecedented speed and precision. The future of military tech is here.

Technology Sep 10

Chinese Marines are shown here during a recent joint military exercise with Thailand, Blue Strike 2023.

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Chinese Marines During ‘Blue Strike’ 2023

In a move signaling deeper military ties, China and Thailand intensify their naval and aerial collaborations through successive joint exercises, while Southeast Asia witnesses a rise in amphibious naval prowess.

The Pic of the Day Sep 05

Aircraft Carrier Liaoning-16 (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)

China Might Out-Produce US On Warship Building

As China continues to expand its fleet, the US Navy Secretary has issued an urgent call for American shipbuilders to step up their pace.

An unmanned underwater vehicle floats in the water during test evaluation on January 31, 2020. (US Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Sanchez/DVIDS)

US Navy’s Undersea Vehicles Might Be Used in Deterrence Against China

The US Navy will soon deploy its largest UUV, featuring offensive and intelligence-gathering capabilities, for deterrence against adversaries.

Technology Oct 05

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