China Launches New Type 054B Stealth Warship

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,
Type 054B: What We Know About New China Navy Warship
On Wednesday the Chinese Navy commissioned its first new-generation stealth frigate, the Type 054B, said to have "strong capabilities" for conducting combat operations. Newsweek has contacted the Chinese Defense Ministry for further comment by email.
Indian navy launch submarine, warships to guard against China's presence
MUMBAI, India -- India's navy on Wednesday simultaneously launched a submarine, a destroyer and a frigate built at a state-run shipyard, underscoring the importance of protecting the Indian Ocean region through which 95% of the country's trade moves amid a strong Chinese presence.
China's first Type 054B frigate commissioned
"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."
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,
China Launches New Type 054B Stealth Warship - TaiwanPlus News
China has launched its first Type 054B warship during a ceremony at Qingdao Port in Shandong Province. State media say the new warship features advanced stealth technology and is capable of carrying Z-20 combat helicopters.
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Warships, Submarine Launched in Indian Ocean To Counter China Expansion
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Expanding Indian Navy Key to Detering China in Region, Says Panel
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India's navy launches submarine, warships to guard against China's presence in Indian Ocean
The situation in the Indian Ocean region is challenging with the Chinese navy ... s growing expertise in submarine construction in collaboration with the Naval Group of France, Bedi said.