Amid rumors of an imminent US attack, China sends its Type 055 destroyer directly to Iran's shores China has sent its most powerful destroyers to the Gulf of Oman near Iran, according to media reports. The Chinese army has dispatched one of its largest combat ships - Type 055 destroyer - to head a task group operating in the Gulf of Oman and the northern Indian Ocean, accompanied by a Type 052D destroyer and the Liaowang-1 maritime space-tracking and surveillance vessel. The move comes amid poss

21K views · 256 reactions | The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has commissioned a new Type 052D guided missile destroyer (Hull 176) in the beginning of 2026. Named Loudi, the newly commissioned destroyer features upgraded radar, weapon and network systems, leading to enhanced regional air defense, sea attack and task force command capabilities. #Trending #ChinaInnovates | CCTV | Facebook

12K views · 695 reactions | New Type 052D guided-missile destroyer #Loudi (Hull 176) was commissioned to the Chinese People's Liberation Army (#PLA) #Navy in November, 2025. It is equipped with upgraded radar, weapon and network systems, thereby greatly enhancing regional air defense, missile defense, long-range anti-ship strike, anti-submarine and formation command capabilities. (By Wu Huitong, Liu Yuyang, Leng Junpeng) #Chinamilitary #ChinaMilBugle | China Military Bugle | Facebook

NEW Chinese Type 052D Destroyer vs UK Type 45 Destroyer (Naval Battle 85) | DCS

A longer video shows that the PLA-N Type 052D destroyer 164 and CCG 3104 attempted to trap BRP Suluan (MRRV 4406) in a pincer maneuver, trying to force the PCG vessel toward CCG 3104 after BRP Suluan had earlier outmaneuvered CCG 3104 and evaded its water cannon attack. But the Chinese vessels’ poor seamanship proved costly, misjudging their approach as BRP Suluan skillfully slipped past them, the two Chinese vessels ended up colliding with each other while attempting to close the pincer. | Phil

24K views · 216 reactions | The PLA Navy in early 2026 commissioned a new Type 052D destroyer, featuring upgraded radar, weapon and network systems. Loudi, with the hull number 176, has completed high-intensity combat drills, testing rapid response, coordinated combat and anti-strike capabilities. #cgtnreel #cgtnnews | CGTN | Facebook