A paper published in China’s peer-reviewed journal Command Control & Simulation argues that large-calibre naval guns could play a critical role in future warfare. The proposal is presented as an unexpected endorsement of US President Donald Trump’s “big guns” vision for new warships.
WHO:Authors of a paper in the Chinese peer-reviewed journal Command Control & Simulation
WHAT:The authors suggest large-calibre naval guns could have a critical role in future warfare
WHEN:Reported Sep 7, 2026 at 4:10 AM ET
WHERE:China
WHY:The paper argues that large-calibre naval guns could counter growing threats in future warfare.