China generally tries new technology on its destroyers before introducing it into frigates. That sequence gives the frigates access to continuing improvements through systems already considered proven within the fleet. Type 054, Type 054A and Type 054B are considered together here as successive stages in an iterative frigate programme.
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An iterative frigate family inherits destroyer technology
Technology tried first on destroyers migrates into the frigates, while Type 054, 054A and 054B are considered together as an iterative development programme.