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China commissions new 3900-ton Type 054A frigate

China’s PLA Navy has commissioned a new Type 054A guided missile frigate, the latest addition to a warship class that has remained in production for years. State media released footage on Saturday showing the frigate Ningde during training exercises. Experts highlight the move reflects China’s continued use of the Type 054A as a cost-effective naval platform that has received upgrades over time. Recently, reports suggested that China is explorin…

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Marking a new milestone in China’s naval industry, the Navy of the People’s Liberation Army (PLAN) commissioned service to the “Ningde“, thus undermining the official incorporation of the Type 054A number 46 guided missile frigate into the fleet of escorts of this class. The incorporation takes place while force also advances with [...] The entry With the incorporation of the Ningde, the Chinese Navy already has a fleet of 46 Type 054A guided mi…

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Interesting Engineering broke the news in New York, United States on Monday, August 24, 2026.
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