China may double its fleet of destroyers in next five years: Report

A report claims that Chinese military will double number of destroyers it owns in next five years from its current fleet of 20 to 39. According to news ncy ANI, report claims that People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is expected to own 39 modern destroyers by end of 2025, which is nearly double from its current fleet of 20. As per report, Chinese Navy currently operates 20 modern aegis- destroyer and 11 older n-aegis- destroyers. Out of 20 modern aegis- destroyers, 13 are 052Ds, six are 052Cs, and one le 055. 

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China is rapidly modernising its military might with some reports suggesting that is also developing a newer aircraft carrier. As per reports, China recently surpassed United States, which is world's most powerful military, to operate 360 ships as opposed to latter's 297 operational ships. According to a United States Congressional report, China will have 400 vessels and at least three aircraft carriers. recent report about PLAN destroyer says that China 055 is one of stealthiest destroyers in world, comparing its might with United States' USS Zumwalt destroyer. 

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China's relations with neighbours

United States, including or major powers in world, are worried about China's increasing military might as its behaviour with its neighbours and in South China Sea is deteriorating day by day. China is building artificial islands in South China Sea in order to lay its claim to mineral-rich maritime area. China is also having trouble with its Himalayan neighbours to west, mainly India and Bhutan and to its maritime neighbour in east, which is Japan.  

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(With inputs from ANI)