The People's Liberation Army Navy, A Modern Navy With Chinese Characteristics

Abstract

Over the past decade, the People's Republic of China (PRC) has carried out an impressive military modernization effort, providing the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLA(N)) with considerable technological capabilities. Recognizing that it takes more than technology to create a capable navy, China has also actively pursued the modernization of its doctrine, organization, and training with the ultimate goal of developing a professional force. While much work remains, trends in recent years indicate the PLA(N) is beginning to operationalize its modern force, taking on new and more challenging missions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA510041

Entities

Organizations

  • Office of Naval Intelligence

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Boats
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Doctrine
  • Marine Transportation
  • Military Forces (Foreign)
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navies (Foreign)
  • Navigation
  • Navy
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Asian Economic Studies
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Systems Analysis and Design