Instead of focusing on old Oliver Class Frigates which is also 4000+ ton ship, PN should focus on Type-05A which would have gone a long way in fulfilling the future needs for the PN. These days PAF is really modernizing its fleet with new inductions like Air-to-Air refuellers and AEW&C/AWACS...
Type-054A is a very potent ship, with very good fire power. I think PN should not look at a 4000+ ton ship as a ship which it cannot manage. If this statement is about Type-052C destroyer then we can say it is fair. If our Navy is not even willing to induct and maintain a ship like Type-054A...
I can understand the sense of patriotism with which you have written this post, i just can't understand what our defense think tanks are up to. Seems they have made a habit of taking u-turns from initial good decisions.
Thanks for the information brother.
It means PN has reverted back form its initial plan of acquiring 4000+ ton ship, or may be the new class of ships have tonnage somewhat close to Type-054A.
For many it is just another disappointment after the U-214 episode.