Pakistan followed its Type 053 purchases with Type 054 frigates. Continued purchases suggest satisfaction with the earlier ships, although this is an inference about Pakistan's choice. Buying a Chinese warship also brings the customer into a predominantly Chinese equipment ecosystem, developed through successive domestic improvements. That combination is judged to offer Pakistan a capable ship at a reasonable price.
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Pakistan's Type 054 purchase and the Chinese equipment ecosystem
Pakistan's move from Type 053 to Type 054 ships illustrates the equipment ties that come with a frigate purchase.