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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 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’.
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,
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?
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 first Type 054B frigate
China has commissioned the first of its next-generation Type 054B class of guided-missile frigates. The warship, which has been named CNS Luohe, was commissioned at a ceremony held at the military base in Qingdao on 22 January, China's Ministry of National Defense (MND) disclosed in a statement on the same day.
China’s navy commissions new-generation frigate as competition rises with US and others
China 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 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.
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.
Fresh headache for the Pentagon? New Chinese Navy warship Type 054B's 'strong capabilities' make it an instant threat
The new Chinese Navy warship, Type 054B could prove to be the next big thorn on the US' side, as the Pentagon's reports ...
PLA Navy commissions first Type 054B frigate, making breakthroughs in stealth, combat command and firepower integrated control
The first 054B frigate of the PLA Navy, the Luohe, is handed over and commissioned at a naval port in Qingdao, East China’s Shandong Province on January 22, 2025. Photo: CCTV News The 5,000-ton-class ...
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Rising Tides: China's New-Generation Frigate in Naval Arms Race
China has commissioned its new-generation frigate, the Luohe, to enhance naval capabilities. The Type 054B frigate, equipped ...