BLUF
A new Chinese guided missile destroyer highlights steady gains in sensors and integration. This has boosted layered protection, strike reach, and coordination while signalling sustained industrial momentum and intent to operate confidently beyond home waters.Learning Outcomes
- Understand how incremental platform upgrades compound operational advantage over time.
- Identify the role of sensors and networks in coordinated maritime operations.
- Consider implications of sustained shipbuilding tempo for regional stability and planning.
