The guided-missile frigate Handan (Hull 579) and the comprehensive supply ship Dongpinghu (Hull 960) steam in formation during a multi-subject drill in the east waters of the Gulf of Aden on Jan. 17, 2017. The 24th Chinese escort taskforce, which is composed of the guided-missile destroyer Harbin (Hull 112), the guided-missile frigate Handan (Hull 579) and the comprehensive supply ship Dongpinghu (Hull 960) from the North China Sea Fleet of the Chinese PLA Navy, conducted a multi-subject drill in the east waters of the Gulf of Aden on Jan. 17, 2017. [Photo/Military.cnr.cn]