China Begins Sea Trials of EMALS-Installed Amphibious Assault Ship

China has embarked on a new phase of naval development with the commencement of sea trials for its first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, PLANS Sichuan.The vessel departed from Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding’s dockyard in Shanghai on 14 November 2025, marking a pivotal step in Beijing’s effort to integrate electromagnetic launch systems into its broader naval force structure.The trials aim to
China has embarked on a new phase of naval development with the commencement of sea trials for its first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, PLANS Sichuan.The vessel departed from Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding’s dockyard in Shanghai on 14 November 2025, marking a pivotal step in Beijing’s effort to integrate electromagnetic launch systems into its broader naval force structure.The trials aim to
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