China’s Zhuhai air show to feature first-ever dedicated naval equipment display
In a first, China’s largest air show will feature a dedicated naval equipment exhibition area, showcasing active-duty hardware in service with the country’s navy, as this year marks the event’s 30th anniversary, the organisers said. The biennial China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition, also known as the Zhuhai air show, displays China’s civilian and military aircraft for international…
China's Zhuhai International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition, marking its 30th anniversary, will introduce a unique feature this year – a dedicated naval equipment exhibition area. This marks the first time the biennial event, co-hosted by the Guangdong provincial government and the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force, will expand into the maritime domain. The expanded show, which runs from December 7 to 13 in the southern coastal city of Zhuhai, will span 12.5% more indoor exhibition space than the previous edition.
The naval exhibition area, set to debut at Gaolan Port, will showcase nearly 3,000 pieces of active-duty naval equipment, with about 10% of the exhibits making their first public appearance. This expansion comes as China intensifies its focus on naval capabilities. The PLA Southern Theatre Command, responsible for military operations in the South China Sea, is among the supporting organizations.
The exhibition will include counter-drone demonstrations involving new anti-drone systems, as well as mature combat equipment and the unveiling of upgraded systems and new combat capabilities. The PLA Air Force's latest achievements in intelligent coordination involving uncrewed systems will also be highlighted. Major General Gao Xiang, deputy director of the PLA Air Force's political work department, emphasized the exhibition would feature both tested combat equipment and new systems.
Chinese aerospace giant China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation will present its largest-ever display of heavy-lift launch vehicles and reusable rockets. The show will also feature dedicated sections for foreign exhibitors, including France, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, and the United States, with representatives from Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer among them. Aerobatic teams from the PLA Air Force, Russia, and the United Arab Emirates are scheduled to perform at the event.
Written by urgent.news from South China Morning Post's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
