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#9Largest Defence Co · 2026

China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC)

The world's largest shipbuilder and the sole builder of the PLA Navy's surface fleet.

Defence Revenue
$28B
HQ
China
Founded
1999
Employees
~310,000
Status
State-owned

Overview

CSSC is the world's largest shipbuilding group and builds the entire surface fleet of the People's Liberation Army Navy. The Type 003 Fujian aircraft carrier, the Type 055 Renhai destroyer, the Type 052D destroyer, and the Type 075 amphibious assault ship all come from CSSC yards. A growing export pipeline in frigates and corvettes is supplementing the domestic programme.

Recent Strategic Moves

Type 003 Fujian carrier conducting sea trials. Fourth Type 055 batch laid down. Type 054B frigate in serial production. Increasing export frigate sales to Southeast Asia and Africa.

Flagship Products & Programmes

Type 003 Fujian carrierType 055 Renhai destroyerType 052D destroyerType 075 LHAYuan-class submarine

Business Categories

Surface CombatantsSubmarinesAuxiliariesCommercial Shipbuilding