In this chapter we take a broader look at large-scale naval procurement than is usually done by defence or policy analysis in isolation, focussing on the planned purchases of the British BAE Systems’Type 26frigate by both Canada and Australia. We argue that successful procurement/implementation i...
On 27 February 2012, Qingdao, along with the Type 054A class frigate Yantai and the comprehensive supply ship Weishanhu formed the 11th Chinese naval escort flotilla, departed from the city of Qingdao to conduct anti-piracy and escort missions in the Gulf of Aden and Somali waters.[3] On 16...