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,

China has commissioned the first of its next-generation Type 054B class of guided-missile frigates. The warship, which has been named CNS Luohe, was commissioned at a ceremony held at the military base in Qingdao on 22 January, China's Ministry of National Defense (MND) disclosed in a statement on the same day.

The first Type 054B frigate, christened the Luohe, was commissioned Wednesday in Qingdao, a port city in northern China where the PLAN’s northern fleet is based

The Chinese navy has commissioned a new frigate, escalating tensions with the USA and other global powers. This new vessel aims to bolster China's combat capabilities, which already boasts the largest fleet in the world.

The Chinese navy has commissioned a new frigate, increasing tensions with the USA and other powers. The new vessel aims to enhance China's combat capabilities, which already boasts the largest fleet in the world.