plawolf
Lieutenant General
Unlikely. Pakistan has always wanted specialised, dedicated versions for weapons systems they import, and have never compromised on quality or capability, for them, taking the 054s would be like taking hand-me-downs, which they would be unlikely to accept.
The 054s would also be fitted with PLAN equipment and systems, which not only would the PLAN not want to be exported, but would also be of limited use to the PN even if exported as they may not interface well with the PN's other assets, and in this day and age, any ship or fighter that cannot function as part of an integrated network is of limited use and survivability.
The weapons layout of the 054 means it does not bring anything the PN's F22Ps does not already provide, what the 054 have over the F22Ps is range and endurance since the 054 is an ocean going blue water warship whereas the F22P is more of a green water coastal defence ship. The PN is currently equipped and geared for a green water defensive strategy, so the 054's biggest strength is of limited use to the PN.
If the PN were to buy a large modern FFG, I think only the 054A would interests them, maybe not even that, since the first gen hot launch VLS installed only have limited munitions options, and the blue water orientation of the 054A have the same issue as the 054 in that it does not really mesh well with the way the PN is geared to operate. I suspect if and when the PLAN brings out an 054B with the new second gen cold launch VLS installed with a much wider selection of weapons, especially a quad packable SAM and long range SAM, that might really get the PN interested enough to devote the large chunk of their budget needed to purchase and operate such ships.
