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,
Type 054B: What We Know About New China Navy Warship
On Wednesday the Chinese Navy commissioned its first new-generation stealth frigate, the Type 054B, said to have "strong capabilities" for conducting combat operations. Newsweek has contacted the Chinese Defense Ministry for further comment by email.
China Launches New Type 054B Stealth Warship - TaiwanPlus News
China has launched its first Type 054B warship during a ceremony at Qingdao Port in Shandong Province. State media say the new warship features advanced stealth technology and is capable of carrying Z-20 combat helicopters.
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