China's first Type 054B frigate, the Luohe, was officially commissioned into the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy on Wednesday morning at a military port in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province.
The Luohe, bearing the hull number \"545,\" boasts a displacement of approximately 5,000 tonnes. As a new-generation frigate independently developed and constructed by China, it features significant advancements in stealth technology, combat command systems, and integrated firepower, greatly enhancing its overall performance.
Equipped with robust capabilities for comprehensive combat operations and a variety of military missions, the warship is set to play a pivotal role in strengthening the combat effectiveness of naval task forces.
The introduction of the Type 054B frigate was first confirmed by the Ministry of National Defense during a press conference in August 2023. Wu Qian, spokesperson for the ministry, stated that the PLA Navy's development of key combat vessels in accordance with relevant plans is a standard measure to meet national security requirements and aligns with the navy's overall development objectives.
\"This move aims to safeguard the country's sovereignty, security, and development interests while contributing to global and regional peace and stability,\" Wu said, emphasizing that China remains committed to a path of peaceful development and adheres to a defensive national defense policy.
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