
A shipyard and a design, which was cancelled because of delays - either the officially given reasons were different from the real ones or the decision to use that design to replace a delayed design are - difficult to understand.
There are also other obvious criticisms: the design appears to be very weakly armed, comparable to a Chinese Type 056 corvette which now serves with most of its armament removed by the Coast Guard. There is also a lack of sonar and proper anti-aircraft armament for self-defence, as well as a lack of space for future improvements. It is a patrol frigate which would have been suitable 15 years ago. Such a ship would have been understandable to design and order 15 years ago. But today?
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