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China Tests Powerful 155mm Naval Gun Amid Taiwan Tensions

2/23/2026

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Beijing is testing a 155mm naval gun for the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), the largest weapon in the PLAN's arsenal, with potential to bolster land-attack and amphibious operations against Taiwan.
Photos show the gun aboard a test vessel at the Liaonan shipyard in Dalian, Liaoning Province.
The gun weighs about 21.8 tonnes and fires guided munitions.
Its appearance on a test ship signals progress toward at-sea trials.

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Story summary

Beijing is testing a 155mm naval gun for the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), the largest weapon in the PLAN's arsenal, with potential to bolster land-attack and amphibious operations against Taiwan.
Photos show the gun aboard a test vessel at the Liaonan shipyard in Dalian, Liaoning Province.
The gun weighs about 21.8 tonnes and fires guided munitions.
Its appearance on a test ship signals progress toward at-sea trials.