(China, 10th) The Chinese Ministry of Defense stated that the “carrier five-piece set” is an important achievement of the accelerated transformation and construction of the Chinese Navy, and described that a strong Chinese Navy has always been an anchor of peace for the world.
According to the “Ministry of Defense Release” WeChat public account, Jiang Bin, Deputy Director of the News Bureau of China’s Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Defense Spokesperson, released information on military-related issues on Saturday afternoon. While answering questions, Jiang Bin said that what the media refer to as the carrier five-piece set is an important part of forming the carrier battle group’s operational capabilities system, and is also an important achievement in accelerating the transformation and construction of the Navy.
He stated that the construction of a strong People’s Navy carries the generations-long aspiration of the Chinese nation to become strong through the sea, and is an important guarantee for achieving the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
Jiang Bin further said that the Navy’s modernization is moving forward steadily and powerfully, from the air to underwater, from coastal waters to the far seas, with the types and functions of various weapon platforms being continuously improved, achieving leapfrog development and innovative breakthroughs, thus providing a stronger guarantee for safeguarding national sovereignty, security, and development interests.
Jiang Bin stated that the Chinese Navy has always upheld the concept of a maritime community of shared future. Whether in escort missions in the Gulf of Aden, international humanitarian relief, or hospital ship “Mission Harmony” deployments, practice has proven that a strong Chinese Navy has always been an anchor of peace and a bridge for cooperation in the world. “We are willing to work together with navies of all countries, in unity and sincere cooperation, to make new and greater contributions to safeguarding maritime security and world peace.”
According to an earlier Xinhua News Agency report, a mature aircraft carrier needs to possess strong comprehensive capabilities such as air superiority, sea control, early warning, and electronic warfare. The core carrier-based aircraft system supporting these capabilities is referred to by netizens as the carrier five-piece set.
The report quoted military expert Zhang Jun-she as saying that the carrier five-piece set consists of stealth carrier-based fighter jets, multi-role catapult carrier-based fighter jets, carrier-based fixed-wing early warning aircraft, carrier-based fixed-wing electronic warfare aircraft, and carrier-based anti-submarine helicopters.
He stated that the construction of a strong People’s Navy carries the generations-long aspiration of the Chinese nation to become strong through the sea, and is an important guarantee for achieving the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
Jiang Bin further said that the Navy’s modernization is moving forward steadily and powerfully, from the air to underwater, from coastal waters to the far seas, with the types and functions of various weapon platforms being continuously improved, achieving leapfrog development and innovative breakthroughs, thus providing a stronger guarantee for safeguarding national sovereignty, security, and development interests.
Jiang Bin stated that the Chinese Navy has always upheld the concept of a maritime community of shared future. Whether in escort missions in the Gulf of Aden, international humanitarian relief, or hospital ship “Mission Harmony” deployments, practice has proven that a strong Chinese Navy has always been an anchor of peace and a bridge for cooperation in the world. “We are willing to work together with navies of all countries, in unity and sincere cooperation, to make new and greater contributions to safeguarding maritime security and world peace.”
According to an earlier Xinhua News Agency report, a mature aircraft carrier needs to possess strong comprehensive capabilities such as air superiority, sea control, early warning, and electronic warfare. The core carrier-based aircraft system supporting these capabilities is referred to by netizens as the carrier five-piece set.
The report quoted military expert Zhang Jun-she as saying that the carrier five-piece set consists of stealth carrier-based fighter jets, multi-role catapult carrier-based fighter jets, carrier-based fixed-wing early warning aircraft, carrier-based fixed-wing electronic warfare aircraft, and carrier-based anti-submarine helicopters.