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Japan Detects Advanced Chinese Frigate with Liaoning Strike Group

5/27/2026

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Japan identified the first use of a Jiangkai III-class frigate in a Chinese carrier strike group.
On May 25, 2026 the People’s Liberation Army Navy deployed frigate Luohe (545) with carrier Liaoning and the Type 901 support ship Hulunhu southwest of Okinotorishima.
Chinese media said the Type 054B frigate has upgraded phased-array radar, sonar, stealth features and AI-assisted battle management, raising concern for Japan and the United States amid recent U.S.–Japan and U.S.–Philippines exercises.

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Japan identified the first use of a Jiangkai III-class frigate in a Chinese carrier strike group.
On May 25, 2026 the People’s Liberation Army Navy deployed frigate Luohe (545) with carrier Liaoning and the Type 901 support ship Hulunhu southwest of Okinotorishima.
Chinese media said the Type 054B frigate has upgraded phased-array radar, sonar, stealth features and AI-assisted battle management, raising concern for Japan and the United States amid recent U.S.–Japan and U.S.–Philippines exercises.