China launched three warships, including two for export, on Thursday, as it expands its naval construction strength.The vessels – a 071E landing platform dock (LPD) and two Type 054 frigates – were launched at the Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding yard near Shanghai, according to the China Maritime Safety Administration and Chinese media.The LPD was ordered by Thailand in Sept 2019, the first export contract for a ship of this class.The vessel can be used to deploy helicopters and is expected to…
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