China commissions improved frigates and destroyers

As even more advanced surface combatants continue to enter service in the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), the service showcased improved variants of its Type 052D destroyer and Type 054A frigate classes in early 2026. State broadcaster CCTV first highlighted the upgraded Type 052D Loudi (pennant number ‘176’), describing enhancements to its radar, weapons and […]

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