China, Submarine and People's Liberation Army Navy
Setback to Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy: New Nuclear Submarine Sinks
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), reports have emerged that a newly-constructed nuclear-powered submarine sank pier-side in March 2024. China has managed to keep the incident under wraps until now,
Why ‘sinking’ of China’s new nuclear submarine is a big blow to its navy
China’s naval expansion suffered a major setback when its state-of-the-art Zhou-class nuclear-powered submarine reportedly sank at a shipyard near Wuhan sometime in May or June this year. Beijing is yet to make an official statement hinting at an attempted cover-up.
China conceals sunken nuclear-power attack submarine as People's Liberation Army flaunts strength
Following a series of grandiose military displays, China has been embarrassed by news that one of its nuclear-powered attack submarines sank at a Wuhan shipyard.
New Chinese Nuclear Attack Submarine Sank During Construction, US Defense Official Says
A senior U.S. defense official says satellite imagery shows that China's newest nuclear submarine sank while under construction
China Lost Nuclear Attack Submarine in Sinking: Report
China has reportedly lost its newest nuclear-powered attack submarine after the boat sank at a shipyard earlier this year, defense officials said on Thursday. The boat in question, originally identified as a conventionally powered submarine,
China’s Nuclear-Submarine Mishap Points to Challenge of Catching Up With U.S.
Building a potent nuclear submarine force would help China tighten control over its peripheral waters and improve its ability to seize Taiwan.
New Chinese nuclear attack submarine sank, U.S. officials says
The U.S. official said it was "not surprising" that China's navy would conceal it. The submarine's current status is unknown.
China’s most advanced nuclear submarine sank in shipyard, says US
China’s most advanced nuclear attack submarine sank in May before going into service, the US said, setting back the People’s Liberation Army’s dash to catch up in one of Washington’s most pronounced military strengths.
Chinese nuclear-powered submarine sank this year, US official says
China's newest nuclear-powered attack submarine sank earlier this year, a senior U.S. defense official said on Thursday, a potential embarrassment for Beijing as it seeks to expand its military capabilities.
Chinese officials cover up sinking of country’s newest nuclear-powered submarine tied to pier
A senior U.S. Defense official said it was no surprise China covered up that its first nuclear-powered Zhou-class submarine sank while attached to a pier between May and June.
China’s newest nuclear-powered submarine sank earlier this year, US officials say
China’s newest nuclear-powered submarine sank pierside in the spring and the Chinese Navy tried to conceal the loss, according to two US defense officials.
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US Coast Guard warns of 'uptick' in Russian and Chinese navy activity near Alaska
The US has intercepted dozens of Russian military aircraft over the past month, as the Pentagon sends hundreds of soldiers to ...
Why China's sunk submarine doesn't change its navy's global dominance
Despite setbacks, China’s relentless pursuit of naval dominance and cutting-edge technology keeps its ambitions in the ...
China has three carriers at sea, bracketing Taiwan and challenging the US Navy
For the first time ever, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy sailed all of its aircraft carriers at the same time – ...
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'Turn Out Warships Like Sausages': China Has the Largest Navy on Earth
China's People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has surpassed the U.S. Navy in size, posing a significant strategic challenge.
Chinese PLA to send frigate Xuchang to participate in navy festival in South Africa
Navy is set to send the frigate Xuchang to participate in a navy festival in Cape Town, South Africa, in early October, ...
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U.S. Coast Guard Monitors Increasing Russian and Chinese Navy Activity
The U.S. Coast Guard has observed a rise in Chinese and Russian naval activities around Alaska and the northern Pacific.
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China's 'Carrier Killers': How DF-21D and DF-26B Missiles Threaten U.S. Navy
China's People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has developed advanced anti-ship ballistic missiles (ASBMs), specifically the DF ...
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PLA Navy vessel to participate in navy festival in South Africa
BEIJING -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy will dispatch the frigate Xuchang for a navy festival in Cape Town, South Africa, in early October, a Chinese defense spokesperson said ...