Archive · 2 Jan 2026
China commissions upgraded missile destroyer Loudi
China has launched a new, upgraded missile destroyer called the Loudi.
This ship has better radar, weapons, and communication systems, making it stronger in defending against air attacks, attacking at sea, and leading other ships.
The Chinese navy is growing very fast and is now the largest in the world with 234 warships, compared to the US Navy's 219.
Between 2019 and 2023, China built 39 warships.
In 2025, they added 11 new combat vessels, including an aircraft carrier.
China is also helping Pakistan by giving them modern submarines.
Last month, they launched a submarine named Ghazi for Pakistan, the fourth of eight planned.
China commissioned a new Type 052D guided missile destroyer named Loudi with upgraded systems.
The Loudi has enhanced capabilities in air defence, sea attack, and task force command.
The Chinese navy is the world's largest, operating 234 warships compared to the US Navy's 219.
Between 2019 and 2023, China's shipyards produced 39 warships with a combined displacement of 550,000 tonnes.
In 2025, China added 11 combat vessels, including the aircraft carrier Fujian.
- Who
- Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy
- What
- Commissioned a new Type 052D guided missile destroyer named Loudi
- When
- January 2, 2025
- Where
- Beijing, China
- Why
- To expand its fleet and enhance combat capabilities
- Ship Name
- Loudi
- Ship Type
- Type 052D guided missile destroyer
- Key Features
- Upgraded radar, weapon, and network systems
- Capabilities
- Enhanced air defence, sea attack, and task force command
- Chinese Navy Size
- 234 warships (largest in the world)
- US Navy Size
- 219 warships
- Ships Built (2019-2023)
- 39 warships (550,000 tonnes)
- Combat Vessels Added in 2025
- 11, including aircraft carrier Fujian
