Source record People's Daily Group · 2026-05-13

PLA Navy's new terminal defense system completes type certification trials; expert cites world-class ultra-low-altitude interception capability

PLA Navy’s new terminal defense system completes type certification trials; expert cites world-class ultra-low-altitude interception capability

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Desk	China Desk
Publishing institution	People's Daily Group
Source outlet	Global Times — Defense (global_times_mil)
Source language	en — an attribute of the source, not of this record
Source-stated publication date	2026-05-13
Original URL	https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202605/1360888.shtml
Collected at	2026-05-13 20:44:22 — collection metadata, not a publication time
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The article reports that the PLA Navy has completed type certification trials for a new terminal defense system, with a Chinese expert claiming it possesses world-class capability to intercept ultra-low-altitude targets. The claim signals continued PLA investment in close-in defense against low-flying threats—including cruise missiles and drones—though the absence of named units, specific technical parameters, or independent verification limits the analytic value of the expert characterization.

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Source text. People's Daily Group. "PLA Navy’s new terminal defense system completes type certification trials; expert cites world-class ultra-low-altitude interception capability." Global Times — Defense, 2026-05-13. https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202605/1360888.shtml.

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