Chinese Navy submarines and warships take part in an international fleet review to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army Navy in Qingdao, Shandong province, April 23, 2009. Guang Niu/Pool/Reuters
DoD Buzz: Admiral Says China Outnumbers U.S. in Attack Submarines
The Chinese navy now operates a greater number of attack submarines than the U.S. Navy and is rapidly expanding the scope of their undersea missions and patrols, U.S. Navy leaders told Congress Wednesday.
“Their submarine force has grown over a tremendous rate. They now have more diesel and nuclear attack submarines than we have so they’ve passed us in total quantity — but in quality they are still not there,” said Vice Adm. Joseph Mulloy, deputy chief of Naval operations, integration of capabilities and resources.
WNU Editor: From not even being a blip on the radar ten years ago .... the Chinese fleet is garnering a lot of attention right now. I can only imagine what they will be having 10, 20, or even 30 years from now.
More News On China's Growing Submarine Fleet
China submarines outnumber U.S. fleet: U.S. admiral -- Reuters
China has ‘amazing submarines,’ larger fleet than U.S., says Navy admiral -- Washington Times
China building ‘amazing submarines’ ... although not as good as ours, says US admiral -- South China Morning Post
China Has More Submarines Than the U.S., Says Admiral -- Newsweek
China outpaces America in sub numbers – US admiral -- RT
China Has More Submarines Than U.S - Navy Deputy Chief -- China Topix
China Now Has More Submarines Than The US Navy -- Daily Caller
Well as John Oliver once said, 'The only thing the US leads China in is debt owed to China.' Or something like that.
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