Navy leaders warn China's new Type 096 submarines can strike the American mainland using JL-4 missiles from their protected coastal waters.

Beijing is working to ramp up production of nuclear-powered attack boats and incorporate larger numbers of guided-missile ...

China’s next-gen Type 096 submarines and longer-range SLBMs could threaten more of the U.S. from bastions near home.

For the first time, China has outstripped U.S. nuclear-powered submarine production, an independent global security think ...

The Chinese Navy has “dramatically increased” submarine production and could soon deploy a new vessel that’s able to hit ...

Next-generation SSN features advanced acoustic stealth and strike capacity, narrowing tech gap with rival US China has launched its first next-generation Type 095 nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN ...

Rear Admiral Mike Brookes said in a statement to the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission that the Chinese Navy ...

Most of China's submarine fleet is diesel-electric, but Beijing is ramping up production of nuclear-powered classes.

Article Summary - This piece unpacks how China’s undersea force is evolving from crude Soviet-inspired diesel boats into a “good enough” fleet built at serious scale. -While PLAN subs still lag ...

China has been developing new submarine technology and a bigger, better fleet that is gaining on the U.S. and its ...

The U.S. Navy's submarine capabilities are still considered superior, but Beijing is working hard to catch up.

China's submarine fleet is improving, making advancements in stealth. In a war, China's subs could put up a tough fight in the First Island Chain, analysts say. China has also prioritized sensors and ...