China Commissions New Stealth Destroyer 'Loudi' Amid Rapid Naval Expansion

• China's PLA Navy commissioned the Type 052D guided-missile destroyer Loudi, an "upgraded" vessel with enhanced radar, weapons, and network systems.
• Loudi features a new system design, significantly improving combat performance in air defense, maritime attack, and task force command.
• The destroyer is capable of long-range assault/strike operations and defensive protection for allied vessels.
• This commissioning highlights China's rapid naval expansion, adding a ship a month, making it the world's largest navy with 234 warships.
• China also supplies modern naval ships and submarines to Pakistan, recently launching the fourth Hangor-class submarine, Ghazi, for them.

Why It Matters: China rapidly expands its navy with advanced destroyers like Loudi, solidifying its position as the world's largest naval power.