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’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.
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 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,
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 plans 5,000-ton warship with next-gen stealth, combat power to challenge US
A researcher also claims that Type 054B is the largest class of frigate ever used by the China's PLA Navy till date.
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’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 ...
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 ...
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South Korea begins process to refine details of FFX Batch IV frigate
A grouping of several South Korean companies has begun a process to refine details for the country's future FFX Batch IV ...
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Final Type 26 Frigate to enter service by 2035, confirms MOD
HMS Glasgow, the lead ship in the programme, is expected to achieve Initial Operating Capability (IOC) by 2028, while the ...
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SEA TLS selected for frigate programme in Latin America
The close-range, rapid-response system is designed to fire various Nato-compatible standard lightweight torpedoes.
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Malaysia to incorporate anti-surface missile on Lekiu-class frigate
Malaysia will incorporate new surface-to-surface missiles on one of its Lekiu-class frigates, and Janes has been informed ...
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 ...