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I dont think the Chinese will bank roll anything for PN/PAF. We have a Naval chief who has made decisions and acted upon them. I still dont see destroyers but 10 decent heavy duty frigates could make a fairly potent force. The Nuke sub was never a viable prospect aince we dont need it and dont have the money to run it. What we have from China will suffice us.
@Rafi hs always brought news which are credible.
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low cost long term loans are making all this happen. My guess is these loans are at very favorable conditions.
So thats:
4 54A
4 F-22P
4 Milgem
That's already 12 frigates. And 1 destroyer (OHP, flagship, showboat). 6 more would make it 18 frigates, and assuming 2 Type 52s (used or new), that's 18 FFG and 3DDGs.
Only thing missing are corvettes. Something in the 1000-1500 tons. Damens - 2x are all that seems to be in this bracket but they are going to be 2000 tons fully loaded. Possibly up-armed with Harpoons and CIWS. You're probably missing 4x-10x 1000 ton corvettes.