The Luohe, launched on Wednesday, is tipped to be 'critical asset in escort missions requiring prolonged operations in more distant waters' The Chinese navy's newly commissioned stealth frigate has ...
On Wednesday the Chinese Navy commissioned its first new-generation stealth frigate, the Type 054B, said to have "strong ...
However, these advancements come with a significant price tag: the DDG (X) is estimated to cost US$4.4 billion per ship, far ...
In fact, 2024 was a relatively slow year for new PLAN vessels, at least as far as China is concerned. Just two Type 054B frigates and two Type 052D destroyers were commissioned, as well as a single ...
Type 052D guided-missile destroyer Lishui (Hull 157) attached to a flotilla under the Chinese PLA Navy maneuvers to the designated training area on November 11, 2024. (eng.chinamil.com.cn/Photo by ...