Type 054A/P class frigate for Pakistan Navy launches in China Type 054A/P class frigate for Pakistan Navy launches in China Wednesday, 04 August 2021 10:59 According to information published by Dawn on August 4, 2021, the launching ceremony of the third Type-054A/P class frigate constructed for the Pakistan Navy was held at Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard Shanghai, China. Third Type 054A/P class frigate for Pakistan Navy (Picture source: Twitter account of Pakistan Zindabad) The Type 054A/P is an export and improved version of the Chinese-made Type 054 A multi-role frigate that entered service with the Chinese Navy in 2007. It is a development of the Type 054 frigate, using the same hull but with improved sensors and weapons. A total of 26 Type 54 frigates are in service with the Chinese Navy.