| Deploying nation |  China |
|---|---|
| Host nation or area | Gulf of Aden |
| Region | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Military branch | 🚢 Naval forces |
| Record type | Deployment |
| Operation or mission | |
| Unit or formation | Not publicly confirmed |
| Personnel | Not disclosed |
| Equipment | Not stated |
| Status | Confirmed active |
| Start or report date | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Withdrawal or end date | — |
| Last verified | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Confidence | Medium: one credible outlet |
Background
49th naval escort task force: destroyer Kunming, frigate Yueyang, supply ship Luomahu. Where: Gulf of Aden and waters off Somalia. Status: Dispatched mid-August to relieve the 48th task force on anti-piracy escort duty
Deployment timeline
- Record added from The Boston Report Military Deployments Tracker. Source report dated 2026-08-11.
Sources
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