On Wednesday morning, China's first Type 054B frigate, the Luohe, was officially commissioned into the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy at a military port in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province.
The Luohe, bearing the hull number \"545\", has a displacement of approximately 5,000 tonnes. This new-generation frigate, independently developed and constructed by China, features significant advancements in stealth technology, combat command systems, and firepower integration, markedly enhancing its overall performance.
With robust capabilities for comprehensive combat operations and a range of military missions, the Luohe is set to play a vital role in boosting the overall combat effectiveness of naval task forces.
The launch of the Type 054B frigate was confirmed by the Ministry of National Defense during a press conference in August 2023. Wu Qian, spokesperson for the ministry, stated that the development of key combat vessels in accordance with relevant plans is a normal arrangement to meet national security requirements and aligns with the PLA 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, adding that China has always been committed to the path of peaceful development and adheres to a defensive national defense policy.
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