Nuclear submarine
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China’s Type 094A Jin-Class SSBN Spotted Loading Ballistic Missiles
By Levina Recent satellite imagery which appeared on social media has revealed a significant development at China’s Yulin Naval Base in Hainan Province. The images show missiles being loaded onto a Type 094A Jin-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) docked at the pier. Notably, the open launch container lids are visible, providing a rare glimpse…
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Newest Chinese Nuclear Submarine sank in May/June
Earlier this year, China’s newest first-in-class nuclear-powered attack submarine sank near a pier, according to a senior U.S. defense official who spoke on the condition of anonymity on Thursday. The cause of the sinking remains unclear, as does whether the submarine had nuclear fuel onboard at the time. The incident could be an embarrassment for…