China's first Type 054B frigate, CNS Luohe, is commissioned at a military port in Qingdao, Shandong Province of China, on January 22, 2025. VCG via AP ...

China's first Type 054B frigate, CNS Luohe, is commissioned at a military port on January 22, 2025, in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China. VCG via AP ...

China’s Type 054B is designed to bridge the gap between the country’s coastal defense roots and its ambition to become a dominant blue-water navy that can project power far from its shores.

The 054B also elevates the Chinese navy's stealth capabilities with radar avoidance and noise reduction. On the flip side, the ship sports two rotating active electronically scanned array radar ...

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 ...

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's first Type 054B frigate, the Luohe, was officially commissioned on Wednesday. The 5,000 ton-class warship features advancements in stealth ...

China’s new Type 054B Frigate: What experts say China’s latest Type 054B frigate is not just a new addition to its naval fleet—it’s a reflection of the country’s evolving maritime ambitions.

The Chinese Navy (PLAN) has commissioned the first of its planned Type 054B new generation frigates. The first modules for its hull were seen in Shanghai in December 2022. The hull was launched in ...

China commissioned its first Type 054B guided-missile frigate in Qingdao, Shandong province, on Wednesday morning, according to the People's Liberation Army Navy.

Besides the Luohe, a second Type 054B, which has a hull number "555," completed its sea trials last year, according to Luck.China is also building a modified Type 054A variant known as the Type ...