People's Liberation Army Navy.
maritime service branch of the Chinese People's Liberation Army
China Flexes Naval Muscles On Crucial US Ally
The Chinese Navy sent two aircraft carriers to conduct drills in close proximity to Japanese waters in a major show of force, Japanese officials said Monday. The People’s Liberation Army Navy deployed the Liaoning and…
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About People's Liberation Army Navy
The People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), also known as PLA Navy or Chinese Navy, is the maritime service branch of the People's Liberation Army. The world's largest navy by number of vessels, it maintains more than 700 warships and support vessels as of 2024. Composed of the Surface Force, the Submarine Force, the Coastal Defense Force, the Marine Corps and the Naval Air Force, the PLAN has a total strength of 384,000 personnel, including 55,000 marines and 50,000 naval aviation personnel. PLAN units are deployed among the North Sea, East Sea and South Sea fleets, under the Northern, Eastern and Southern PLA theater commands, respectively.
Everything about People's Liberation Army Navy →- Country
- People's Republic of China
- Headquarters
- Beijing
- Inception
- April 23, 1949