An undated photo of a Jin-class Type 94 nuclear ballistic missile submarine (SSBN). PLAN Photo
China Will Deploy Subs that Could Nuke Alaska or Hawaii This Year -- USNI
China is set to deploy submarines sometime this year armed with nuclear tipped missiles capable of striking Alaska or Hawaii, according to a January assessment from the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI).
The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) Jin-class nuclear ballistic missile submarine is set to begin patrols in 2014 — armed with the PLAN’s new Ju Lang 2 (JL2), ONI Senior Intelligence Officer Jesse Karotkin told the U.S. China Economic and Security Review Commission in late January.
“With a range in excess of 4000 [nautical miles], the JL-2 submarine launched ballistic missile (SLBM), will enable the JIN to strike Hawaii, Alaska and possibly western portions of CONUS from East Asian waters,” Karotkin said in written testimony to the commission.
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Update #1: China's Fleet Advancing Faster Than US Expected -- Military.com
Update #2: China’s Advancing Sub Fleet Concerns U.S. Navy -- Defense Tech
My Comment: Chinese military growth and capability is expanding .... and not surprising .... the following predictions are now being made .... China to match US military spending by 2030s, but power will lag: report -- Global Times
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