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.
What China’s first Type 054B stealth frigate says about military edge over US
The Luohe, launched on Wednesday, is tipped to be ‘critical asset in escort missions requiring prolonged operations in more distant waters’.
Type 054B: What We Know About New China Navy Warship
CNS Luohe, the first ship of the Type 054B that has a hull number "545," was put into service at a military port in Qingdao, in the eastern China's Shandong province. The new warship has a displacement of 5,000 tons and is named after a city in Henan province.
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.
Mogami vs Type 054B: China, Japan in a frigate race as geopolitical focus shifts to Indo-Pacific
China’s Type 054B frigate marks a new era in naval power, while Japan’s Mogami-class ships push back—are other navies prepared for the challenge?
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,
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.
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,
China commissions advanced frigate, escalating naval tensions
The Chinese navy has commissioned a new frigate, heightening tensions with the USA and other global powers. This new vessel is intended to augment China's combat capabilities, and it already boasts the largest fleet in the world.
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 ...
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China's new frigate heightens military tension with USA
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UK to ax amphibious assault ships, a frigate 31 helicopters and obsolete drones
He said the ageing Type 23 frigate HMS Northumberland was beyond economic repair and would be decommissioned, along with two Wave-class tankers, RFA Wave Knight and RFA Wave Ruler. .
Indian Navy's Stealth Frigate 'INS Tushil' Visits Namibia
INS Tushil, the Indian Navy's stealth guided missile frigate, visited Walvis Bay, Namibia, an official said on Friday, addin ...