The Jamestown Foundation imprint: 2 books
Six Years at Sea... and Counting
Gulf of Aden Anti-Piracy and China's Maritime Commons Presence
Language: English
Release Date: August 2, 2016
Well over six years of Chinese anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden have directly supported People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) modernization goals and provided invaluable experience operating in distant waters. Lessons learned have spawned PLAN innovations in doctrine, operations, and international...
Chinese Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile (ASBM) Development
Drivers, Trajectories, and Strategic Implications
Language: English
Release Date: August 2, 2016
China’s anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM), the DF-21D, has reached the equivalent of Initial Operational Capability. Although it probably has been deployed in small numbers, additional challenges and tests remain. This study examines the ASBM’s capability and history, showing how the DF-21D meets...