Chinese destroyer Xining (108)

The Xining (Hull number 108) is a Type 052D guided-missile destroyer in the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). Commissioned in 2017, it is part of the PLAN's modern surface combatant fleet. The Type 052D destroyers represent a significant advancement in Chinese naval technology, featuring advanced radar systems, vertical launch systems (VLS) capable of firing a variety of missiles, and improved anti-submarine warfare capabilities. The Xining and its sister ships contribute to China's growing naval power projection and maritime security efforts. These vessels are often deployed in long-range patrols and exercises, both within the region and beyond, demonstrating the PLAN's increasing operational reach. Specific details regarding the Xining's deployments and weapon loadouts are typically not publicly released, but it is understood to carry a standard complement of anti-ship, anti-air, and anti-submarine missiles, as well as a 130mm main gun.