China's new destroyers feature Aegis tech copied from U.S.

Special to World Tribune.com

EAST-ASIA-INTEL.COM

Thursday, July 21, 2005

China's military put its new guided missile destroyers on display last

week, disclosing its two new warships that are equipped with Aegis-type

battle management systems.

The two Luyang II guided missile destroyers are Beijing's first Aegis-type

ships. The ships are currently undergoing sea trials.

U.S. intelligence officials say China stole the technology for the Aegis

battle management system by setting up a front company in the United States

that became a subcontractor for the Aegis system manufacturer.



Both types of destroyers are equipped with Russian military equipment and

weapons, including missiles, as well as indigenous Chinese anti-ship
missiles.

The four warships are part of China's military buildup that U.S. officials

say is designed for more than just a Taiwan conflict. The Chinese are

building a deep-water navy able to project power, especially against the

United States.