The Luohe is part of Beijing's strategy to strengthen its maritime presence. The frigate marks a significant upgrade from ...

China’s first Type 054B frigate, the Luohe, was commissioned into the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) on Wednesday. The ship class, referred to by the U.S. and NATO as the Jiangkai III class, ...

A researcher also claims that Type 054B is the largest class of frigate ever used by the China's PLA Navy till date.

TAIPEI--China’s navy has commissioned a new-generation frigate as competition rises with the U.S. and other regional powers, saying the ship will “play a vital role in enhancing the overall co ...

The Luohe, launched on Wednesday, is tipped to be ‘critical asset in escort missions requiring prolonged operations in more distant waters’.

Now that China’s latest frigate has been commissioned with the PLAN, the vessel joins around 233 other warships in the fleet. Beijing achieved yet another naval milestone this week when the Chinese ...

The Chinese Navy (PLAN) has commissioned the first of its planned Type 054B new generation frigates. The first modules for its hull were seen in Shanghai in December 2022. The hull was launched in ...

The Type 054B/Jiangkai III-class have several differences compared to the earlier Type 054/A guided missile frigates.

The Chinese navy has commissioned a new frigate, escalating tensions with the USA and other global powers. This new vessel ...

The Luohe, China's first Type 054B frigate, was commissioned in the People's Liberation Army Navy on Wednesday morning. [Photo by Li Tang/for chinadaily.com.cn] China commissioned its first Type ...

China’s navy has commissioned a new-generation frigate as competition rises with the US and other regional powers, saying the ship will “play a vital role in enhancing the overall combat ...