China's Evolving Surface Fleet

Authors

Peter A. Dutton
Ryan D. Martinson

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Description

The missile fast-attack craft and amphibious fleets of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy (PLAN) have undergone significant modernization over the past fifteen years. The capabilities of both categories of vessels have improved even if their actual numbers have not increased dramatically. Examined from the perspective of PLA doctrine and training, the missions of these forces represent the PLAN's past, present, and future.

ISBN

9781935352457

Publication Date

July 2017

Publisher

China Maritime Studies Institute, U.S Naval War College

City

Newport, Rhode Island

Keywords

China Maritime Studies, China, fast-attack, amphibious warfare

Recommended Citation

Dutton, Peter A. and Martinson, Ryan D., "China's Evolving Surface Fleet" (2017). CMSI Red Books, Study No. 14.