In its annual report on China published last year, the Defense Department stated that its Asian rival has more than 300 surface combatants, submarines, amphibious ships, patrol craft and other specialized vessels. The modernization of the Chinese navy, also known as the PLA Navy, has been underway since the 1990s, and its fleet has greatly expanded. James Fanell, who previously served as head of intelligence for the Pacific Fleet. national security leaders over the next 30 years is the speed and sustainability of the national effort to deploy a global navy,” said retired Capt. Washington and Beijing are now locked in great power competition. Navy could find itself in China’s wake if current trends continue, analysts say. The United States has been the world’s leading maritime power for decades.
National Defense photo-illustration with iStock, Navy photos
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