WorldChina to dispatch 49th naval escort taskforce to Gulf of Aden
China will deploy its 49th naval escort taskforce in mid-August, according to the Ministry of National Defense. The formation is scheduled to operate in the Gulf of Aden and waters off Somalia. The announcement identifies the upcoming mission and its designated maritime areas. It marks another Chinese naval escort deployment in the region.
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China News Service★★★☆☆2026-08-11 07:35Original
China to dispatch 49th naval escort taskforce to Gulf of Aden