A Chinese naval task group recently completed a first-of-its-kind journey around much of Australia—it was sending a clear message regarding the strategic presence of the Chinese navy.
The Australians named it Task Group 107, while one naval expert coined it “Operation Tasmanian Dragon.“ This name is appropriate given that China has begun to copy U.S. naming conventions for military operations (such as ”Joint Sword“ for exercises simulating a quarantine of Taiwan).
The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) assemblage consisted of the Type 55 destroyer Chinese Navy Ship (CNS) Zunyi, the Type 54A frigate CNS Hengyang, and the large replenishment ship CNS Weishanhu.
The three-ship formation had significant capabilities. The Zunyi is considered larger than the American Arleigh Burke-class destroyer. The Hengyang did not have an equivalent in the U.S. Navy until the Constellation-class program delivered its first vessel. And there is no Weishanhu equivalent, as the U.S. Navy no longer has a medium-speed, large replenishment ship in commission.
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The Australians named it Task Group 107, while one naval expert coined it “Operation Tasmanian Dragon.“ This name is appropriate given that China has begun to copy U.S. naming conventions for military operations (such as ”Joint Sword“ for exercises simulating a quarantine of Taiwan).
The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) assemblage consisted of the Type 55 destroyer Chinese Navy Ship (CNS) Zunyi, the Type 54A frigate CNS Hengyang, and the large replenishment ship CNS Weishanhu.
The three-ship formation had significant capabilities. The Zunyi is considered larger than the American Arleigh Burke-class destroyer. The Hengyang did not have an equivalent in the U.S. Navy until the Constellation-class program delivered its first vessel. And there is no Weishanhu equivalent, as the U.S. Navy no longer has a medium-speed, large replenishment ship in commission.
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Chinese Navy Cruises Around Australia and Sends a Message to the World | The Gateway Pundit | by John Mills
China's recent naval expedition around Australia has raised alarms about regional security and defense capabilities. This unprecedented maneuver underscores China's growing maritime power and poses critical questions for Australia and New Zealand.
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