CHINA-PLA: PLA NAVY TO HAND OVER 20 TYPE 056 CORVETTES TO CHINA COAST GUARD

The Global Times (February 23) disclosed that the PLA Navy is handing over almost 20 Type 056 corvettes to the China Coast Guard. It said the Type 056 corvettes will be a very good choice in coastal law enforcement after being customized. Chinese military analyst Wei Dongxi said in the hands of the Coast Guard, the Type 056, taking advantage of its original designed purpose as a warship, like its fast speed, can effectively safeguard China's key sea  regions, islands, and reefs. The ships are being retrofitted at the Hudong Shipyard. it quoted Ordnance Industry Science Technology as saying the weapons dismantled from the Type 056s can also be mounted on other warships that require upgrades





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