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 ...

The second vessel, 555, is expected to patrol with the South Sea Fleet – and to be commissioned in the near future. The Type 054B design differs significantly from the Type 054A, with 15 metres of ...

The Chinese navy’s newly commissioned stealth frigate has upgraded anti-submarine and radar capabilities and is set to play a key role in escorting carrier strike groups, according to observers.

[Photo/Xinhua] "Compared with previous frigate models in China, which were primarily tasked with anti-submarine operations, the Type 054B is also capable of performing fleet air-defense missions." ...

"Compared with previous frigate models in China that are mainly tasked with anti-submarine operations, the Type 054B is also capable of performing fleet air-defense missions," he added. Meanwhile ...

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, at Qingdao’s naval port.

China's navy has commissioned the Type 054B frigate Luohe, boasting stealth technology and advanced combat systems, to strengthen its fleet amid rising competition with the US and regional powers.

China's first Type 054B frigate, the Luohe, is commissioned in the People's Liberation Army Navy on January 22, 2025 at a military port in Qingdao, East China's Shandong Province. Photo ...

China’s first Type 054B frigate, the Luohe, was commissioned into the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) on Wednesday. The PLAN’s newest warship is purportedly bristling with advanced features. Its ...

China's first Type 054B frigate, the Luohe, was commissioned in the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy on Wednesday morning at a military port in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province.