Chinese naval escort taskforce conducts combat training in Gulf of Aden

Comprehensive supply ship Gaoyouhu (Hull 904) and guided-missile frigate Honghe (Hull 523) attached to the 47th Chinese naval escort taskforce conduct alongside replenishment-at-sea during a multi-subject training exercise in the Gulf of Aden on April 2, 2025. (eng.chinamil.com.cn/Photo by Fan Zheng)

A ship-borne helicopter attached to the 47th Chinese naval escort taskforce lifts off from a naval ship during a multi-subject training exercise in the Gulf of Aden on April 2, 2025. (eng.chinamil.com.cn/Photo by Fan Zheng)

The guided-missile frigate Honghe (Hull 523) attached to the 47th Chinese naval escort taskforce fires jamming bombs during a multi-subject training exercise in the Gulf of Aden on April 2, 2025. (eng.chinamil.com.cn/Photo by Fan Zheng)

Comprehensive supply ship Gaoyouhu (Hull 904) and guided-missile frigate Honghe (Hull 523) attached to the 47th Chinese naval escort taskforceconduct alongside replenishment-at-sea during a multi-subject training exercise in the Gulf of Aden on April 2, 2025.(eng.chinamil.com.cn/Photo by Fan Zheng)