Even after this upgrade, it is still not a "modern warship" measured by any standards but it is still capable of performing the less glamorous second line duties such as offshore patrols (here)
At the same time, the FFG 544 Siping (Type 053H2 Jianghu III) is removed from the PLAN's Orbat to become a training ship. It was renamed as Lushun (Port Arthur) On July 28th 2010 becoming the first PLAN ship named after a county. Up till now, all other PLAN ships are named after a city. (here)
FFG 560 with its new upgrades.
The old FFG 560
FFG 544 Siping is now Lushun (Port Arthur)
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Typical PLAN armament, strong on anti-ship and surface firepower, weak on anti-air and anti-submarine warfare.
Then again there is no point in upgrading those capabilities on this venerable vessel, better to build more 054A frigates instead.
It should be used to patrol China's EEZ's and show the flag.
"It was renamed as Lushun (Port Arthur) On July 28th 2010 becoming the first PLAN ship named after a country."
Lushun or Port Arthur is not a country. Did you mean "county"? :P
Bo,
Thanks for pointing the typo. It has been corrected.
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