Chinese Navy Commissions 1st Type 054B Frigate

PLA Navy commissions new guided-missile frigate
China commissioned its first Type 054B guided-missile frigate in Qingdao, Shandong province, on Wednesday morning, according to the People's Liberation Army Navy.
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,
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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.
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China's navy has commissioned the advanced Type 054B frigate, enhancing its combat effectiveness amid regional competition with the U.S. Named the Luohe, this frigate boasts stealth technology, combat systems,
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The Type 054B/Jiangkai III-class have several differences compared to the earlier Type 054/A guided missile frigates.
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