Why China's Destroyers Are Unstoppable (And What Actually Stops Them)

It’s longer than two football fields. It carries more missiles than any destroyer in the American fleet. And worst of all - it’s made in China. Beijing is launching these Type 055 destroyers at a pace the US simply cannot match. The Chinese navy is now the largest in the world - and the gap is getting wider every year. But as Washington scrambles for a solution, it has so far overlooked an interesting possibility. The best warships in the world are already out there - and they’re low-cost, fast to build, and fully equipped to go toe-to-toe with China’s finest. They’re just not where anyone has been looking for them… -- As images and footage of actual events are not always available, Dark Seas sometimes utilizes similar historical images and footage for dramatic effect. I do my best to keep it as visually accurate as possible. All content on Dark Seas is researched, produced, and presented in historical context for educational purposes. We are history enthusiasts and are not always experts in some areas, so please don't hesitate to reach out to us with corrections, additional information, or new ideas.