Summary
China's Type 055 destroyer, the CNS Zunyi, has improved its abilities to detect and track submarines through recent training exercises. This development is part of China's efforts to modernize its navy, which is already the largest in the world by the number of ships.
Key Facts
- The CNS Zunyi is a Type 055 destroyer in China's navy.
- Type 055 destroyers can carry up to 112 missiles.
- China has eight Type 055 destroyers, and more are planned.
- The ship took part in drills involving ship and submarine confrontations.
- These exercises took place in the South China Sea.
- China aims to modernize its military to challenge U.S. dominance.
- Type 055 ships feature advanced systems and can carry two helicopters for submarine hunting.