2024-09-27 09:00:09
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China's Submarine Incident Raises Concerns
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According to U.S. government sources, China has tried to cover up the sinking of its newest nuclear-powered attack submarine at a shipyard. The incident, first reported by the Wall Street Journal, raises questions about military accountability and corruption in the defense industry, according to a U.S. government official. China is seeking to modernize its navy but is critical of U.S. efforts to equip Australia with nuclear submarines. Satellite images showed that large cranes arrived for salv..
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China’s newest nuclear-powered submarine sank this year, US reveals
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China's newest first-in-class nuclear-powered attack submarine sank between May and June, raising concerns about the PLA's training, equipment, and accountability. Taiwan closely monitors China's military activities, including its growing submarine fleet and a recent rare launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean.
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China: Nuclear Submarine Sinks Near Wuhan - Plans to "Slow Down"
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A Chinese nuclear submarine of the Zhou class sank in 2024 near Wuhan; the accident will slow down China's plans to expand its submarine fleet. The submarine was developed at the Wuchuan Shuang Liu Base, although the development of such boats usually takes place in Huludao.
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Is China covering up the sinking of a new nuclear submarine?
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A retired submarine officer discovered that a new Chinese nuclear submarine, a Type 041 Zhou with an X-shaped stern, had disappeared from the Wuchang shipyard on the Yangtze River. The boat usually remained at the shipyard for several months after launch for equipment, but instead the officer saw crane ships. The Wall Street Journal reported that the boat had sunk directly at the floating pier and that the loss had been covered up by the authorities. According to Brent Sadler, a former U.S. Navy..
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