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China appears to be adding missile capacity to its most advanced frigates, satellite imagery shows

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Satellite imagery indicates China may be increasing the number of missile cells available to store and fire weapons aboard its most advanced frigate model. The development highlights the world’s largest navy’s continuing effort to expand shipborne firepower and narrow its capability gap with the U.S.

Discovered 2026-08-11T20:35:41.136966-07:00 | 2026-08-11T20:35:41.136966-07:00

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  • Additional missile capacity would increase the firepower and operational flexibility of China’s advanced frigate fleet.
  • The imagery-based assessment points to continued changes in the balance of naval firepower between China and the United States.

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