Type 054A FFG News & Discussions

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First, does PN need a ship for open ocean operations?

yes, now we have started independent operations in Indian Oceans

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Pakistan has taken a strategic shift and assumed the responsibility of protecting international and the country’s trade shipping. As a result, the Pakistan Navy will now check pirates and terrorism in an area of 290,000 sq miles.

It will guard not only guard the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) – an area of 200 nautical miles from the coast – but also the 350 nautical miles of continental shelf.

The sources say the Pakistan Navy will also operate against pirates and terrorism at many choking points [narrow navigation paths] around the Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, Maldives and Sri Lanka.

The region to be covered by Pakistan Navy includes the trade routes from the South China Sea to Europe with points like 1.5 to 2 nautical miles wide Malacca Straights as well as the areas close to Sri Lanka and Maldives, Gulf of Oman and Strait of Hormuz.

Pakistan Navy in collaboration with the friendly countries has decided to deploy its ships in Maldives’ area, South Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. In this connection, the naval chief recently visited Oman and Maldives.

The independent regional maritime security patrols is a result of effective diplomatic efforts and the country’s navy has already formulated the future plans which are being implemented.
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Indian Ocean
August 24, 2018

 

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The 28th Type 054A FFG (Hull 500) in service

 

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Australia
August 30, 2018

 

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August 28, 2018

 

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Australia
August 30, 2018
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Chinese frigate Huangshan arrives Australia for “Kakadu-2018”
Source China Military Online | Editor Huang Panyue | Time 2018-08-31
By Duan Jiangshan and Xu Guang

DARWIN PORT, AUSTRALIA, Aug. 31 (ChinaMil) -- The Chinese naval guided-missile frigate Huangshan (Hull 570) arrived at the Darwin Port in Australia after 10 days of voyage on the morning of August 30, 2018, local time.

On behalf of the Chinese People’s Liberation (PLA) Navy, the frigate Huangshan will take part in the multinational naval exercise “Kakadu-2018” at the Darwin Port and its adjacent waters from August 31 to September 15, 2018.

The naval exercise will involve naval forces and observers from 27 countries such as China, Canada, India, Japan, and the United States. This is the first time the Chinese Navy has been invited to participate in the Exercise Kakadu since it began in 1993.

Chinese sailors assigned to the frigate Huangshan will join multinational naval troops to participate in a series of joint drills including main-gun firing, joint anti-submarine operations, air-defense operations, temporary inspection, visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) operations, rescuing simulated drowning personnel, replenishment-at-sea, maritime free confrontations and so on.

Exchange events like cultural exhibitions and friendly sports games will also be held during the exercise.

Source:http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2018-08/31/content_9268853.htm

 

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Gulf of Aden
September 3, 2018

 

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Gulf of Aden
September 4, 2018

 

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Gulf of Aden
September 4, 2018
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