PLA Navy warns off foreign jets with jamming missiles near Taiwan: CCTV

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Sylvie ZhuangFebruary 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM

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Chinese state media CCTV released footage showing the PLA Navy destroyer Yanan, a Type 055 guided-missile destroyer, using electronic countermeasures near Taiwan. The footage, part of a series on China's naval power, showed the Yanan warning off foreign aircraft with electronic jamming missiles. This marks the first time the Yanan has been shown using these countermeasures in waters near Taiwan. The report did not specify the exact location, timing, or the nationality of the aircraft involved. The footage shows the Yanan detecting potential threats, preparing its defenses, and switching radars to high power while readying missiles for jamming.

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Type 055 guided-missile destroyer 60% Taiwan island 60% CCTV ×270% Yanan ×270% Taiwan ×280% PLA Navy 90%

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South China Morning Post

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Taiwan

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