The 49th Escort Task Force of the Chinese Navy Will Head to the Gulf of Aden and Somali Waters for Escort Missions
Starting in mid-August, the 49th escort task force, composed of the Chinese Navy's missile destroyer Kunming, missile frigate Yueyang, and comprehensive supply ship Luomahu, will head to the Gulf of Aden and the waters off Somalia to replace the 48th escort task force in carrying out escort missions. The Chinese Navy is a steadfast builder and defender of the concept of a maritime community with a shared future, consistently upholding the principles of peace, development, cooperation, and win-win outcomes, contributing Chinese strength to ensure the safety of international maritime passages and maintain regional peace and stability.
The 49th Escort Task Force of the Chinese Navy, comprising the Kunming destroyer, Yueyang frigate, and Luomahu supply ship, is set to deploy to the Gulf of Aden and Somalia for an escort mission starting in mid-August. This deployment will replace the 48th Escort Task Force, contributing to the security of international maritime routes.
- The 49th Escort Task Force consists of Kunming destroyer, Yueyang frigate, and Luomahu supply ship.
- The task force will replace the 48th Escort Task Force.
- The mission is to ensure the safety of international maritime routes in the Gulf of Aden and Somalia.