China’s Z-10 attack helicopter, originally designed for land-based operations targeting tanks and supporting ground forces, is undergoing expanded training for maritime deployment. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is actively preparing Z-10 crews to operate from ships, a development first documented in 2014 with Chinese navy imagery. This shift suggests Beijing aims to bolster its naval firepower, particularly in the context of a potential amphibious assault on Taiwan. The Z-10, manufactured by the Changhe Aircraft Industries Corporation—a subsidiary of AVIC—entered PLA Army service in late 2010. This evolving capability signifies a growing emphasis on the helicopter's versatility and its potential contribution to China’s broader military strategy in the Taiwan Strait. The increased naval application of the Z-10 represents a notable change in the PLA’s operational approach.