Chinese Navy Commissions 1st Type 054B Frigate

China’s navy commissions new-generation frigate as competition rises with US and others
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 effectiveness” of its forces.
China’s Type 054A Frigate Is Boosting the PLA Navy’s Combat Power
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 People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) debuted the first of two next-generation frigates.
Chinese Navy Commissions First Type 054B Frigate
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, could eventually become the backbone of China’s combat fleet in the future,
China’s new Type 054B frigate exposes US naval inertia
The Type 054B/Jiangkai III-class have several differences compared to the earlier Type 054/A guided missile frigates.
China Launches Advanced Type 054B Frigate Amid Indo-Pacific Tensions
China Unveils the Type 054B Frigate China has marked a significant leap in naval warfare with the commissioning of its first Type 054B frigate, Luohe. The vessel was formally inducted on January 22, 2025,
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China's new frigate heightens military tension with USA
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