China launches new guided missile submarine, catching up with US and Russian technology

A Pentagon report released on October 20 confirmed that the improved submarines seen at Chinese shipyards over the past 18 months are Type 093B guided-missile submarines.

A Chinese Navy submarine participates in a parade to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army Navy in 2019. Photo: Reuters

The Pentagon report said that in the short term, the Chinese navy “will have the ability to conduct long-range precision strikes against land targets from submarines and warships using land-attack cruise missiles.”

Some analysts believe the Chinese navy will quickly deploy these vessels as an additional weapon against aircraft carriers, allowing attacks from a much greater range than previous attack submarine fleets.

The confirmation comes amid a growing submarine arms race as China builds a new generation of nuclear-powered vessels as part of its military deterrent.

Hoang Ton (according to Reuters)

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