At the moment, ** reports show that China054B missile frigateIt has been unveiled and become054A missile frigatesuccessor. Compared to the former,054B missile frigateMore powerful in terms of shipboard radar and firepower, and better stealth capabilities. Therefore, it will become China for some time to comeAircraft carrier fleetand the main force of coastal defense. And the current one054A missile frigateIt plays a key role in the defense of coastal waters.
Not so long ago, an AmericanLittoral combat shiplcs-10 Giffords intruded into the waters near Second Thomas Shoal. In this incident, China's054A missile frigateThe U.S. ship was driven away and its every move was closely watched. It should be noted that with this timeU.S. militaryThe actions were different, they did not send Arleigh Burke-class missile destroyers, but chosenlcs- 10 GiffordsLittoral combat ship。This oneLittoral combat shipThe biggest feature is its extremely high sailing speed, according to the Institute of War Research, its maximum speed can reach about 50 knots, almost054A missile frigateTwice the speed. However, despite thatlcsLittoral combat shipIts superiority in speed, but its relatively weak firepower, is its drawback.
In the Indo-Pacific, the U.S. will usually be:Littoral combat shipDocked in Changi, SingaporeNavybase, which is an important stronghold for their operations in the region. At the same time, China's054A missile frigateKeep an eye on the actions of the US ship. According to **, the 44th convoy of the Chinese People's Liberation Army arrived in Singapore and was in Changi, SingaporeNavyA technical stop was made at the base. Normally, the escort fleet of the PLA consists of one main ship, one054A missile frigateand a 052D missile destroyer, and a number of 052DL missile destroyers have also appeared in recent years. The PLA warship suddenly docked in Changi, SingaporeNavyBases are uncommon, and this is a surprise to the United States.
The docking of the PLA escort fleet is of great symbolic significance. First, it sends a clear signal to the United States that its actions in the South China Sea will not be tolerated by China. While the United States is currently flexing its muscles in the South China Sea, its actions must rely on ports provided by Asian countries. However, the docking of PLA warships in Singapore shows that Singapore may not necessarily support the United States against China after the outbreak of actual combatMilitaryLet's go. Second, the docking of PLA warships also demonstrates China's presence in the region, providing a powerful response to the United States' ongoing troubles in the Indo-Pacific region.
In recent years, PLA warships have also frequently appeared near Japan and entered the western Pacific. These actions are not only a response to the United States, but also a manifestation of China's influence in regional affairs. In general, with the continuous enhancement of the strength of the People's Republic of China and the improvement of its strategic projection capabilities, the activities of the People's Liberation Team on the international stage have become more and more eye-catching. This is also a clear statement by China to resolutely defend its national interests.
To sum up, this article reports on China054A missile frigateKeep an eye on the United StatesLittoral combat shipaction, and pointed out its disadvantages in speed. At the same time, the PLA convoy arrived in Changi, SingaporeNavyThe news of the base has also attracted widespread attention. This series of actions is a clear demonstration of China's presence and determination in the South China Sea and the Indo-Pacific region. China's rise in power has brought new impetus to the reshuffling of power on the international stage, and China's resolute stance of defending national interests will continue to attract the attention of the international community.