China Commissions First Type 054B Frigate Luohe, Enhancing Naval Capabilities
China has taken a significant step in bolstering its naval strength with the commissioning of the country's first Type 054B frigate, the Luohe. The ceremony took place on Wednesday morning at a military port in Qingdao, located in east China's Shandong Province.
Designated with hull number \"545,\" the Luohe boasts a displacement of approximately 5,000 tonnes. This new-generation frigate, independently developed and constructed by China, features advancements in stealth technology, combat command systems, and firepower integration. These enhancements significantly elevate the vessel's overall performance.
Equipped with strong capabilities for comprehensive combat operations and diverse military missions, the warship is poised to play a vital role in enhancing the combat effectiveness of naval task forces. Its introduction marks a critical milestone in the modernization of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy.
The launch of the Type 054B frigate was confirmed by the Ministry of National Defense during a press conference in August 2023. Wu Qian, a spokesperson for the ministry, stated that the PLA Navy's development of key combat vessels is a normal arrangement to meet national security requirements and aligns with the overall development objectives of the navy.
\"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 China's commitment to peaceful development and its adherence to a defensive national defense policy.
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