Chinese submarine sinkage could represent major blow to Beijing's military, experts say
China lost its most advanced nuclear submarine when it sank in a naval yard earlier this year — and it suggests the Communist nation could be in too deep as tries to
Nuclear submarines are capable of running longer and at higher speeds than conventional subs, which China already operates. Attack submarines like the Zhou-class are designed to quietly stalk and attack enemy ships, including US aircraft carrier groups — and slip away without detection.Satellite images from Planet Labs from June appear to show cranes at the Wuchang shipyard in Wuhan Shi, China on June 15, 2024.
“This incident may be a sign of moving too fast, that the PLA-Navy is working hard to catch up to US nuclear submarine capabilities,” said the former commander of America’s carrier strike group in Japan. Shugart viewed commercial satellite images depicting a new submarine stationed at the shipyard, with the arrival of floating cranes suggesting something had gone amiss.
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