In August 2020 the Nigerian Navy announced plans to fit NNS Unity F92 and Centenary F91, a Type 056 Corvette with offensive anti-ship capability. In April 2021 the Navy also announced plans to aquire a new frigate to replace NNS Aradu as the flagship of the Nigerian Navy. 
Whats interesting is that Chinese Type 056 Corvette are built with an eight cell vertical missile launcher. China offered to arm them but the Navy signed a hold clause for future procurement should it deem it necessary. Test launches were even carried out.
Is the Navy revisiting that clause? Could the NNS Unity F92 and NNS Centenary F91 be armed with YJ-83 anti-ship missiles. I mean...it will be the obvious choice integrating a purpose built missile that was built for the vessel.
Here we see NNS Centenary in South African waters during a Port Call visit in 2015.
NNS Unity F92 and NNS Centenary F91 are the most advanced Offshore patrol vessels on the continent. Its the only warship built stealth in mind.
NNS Unity F92 and NNS Centenary F91 are the most advanced Offshore patrol vessels on the continent. Its the only warship built stealth in mind.
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