China’s presence at LIMA 2023 – whether via military platforms or commercial entities exhibiting at the Langkawi show – illustrated how the Asian superpower has expanded its footprint in Southeast Asia. The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) dispatched a Type 052D destroyer, while anchored nearby was the Pakistan Navy’s brand new Type 054A/P frigate PNS […]

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