China’s new submarine may have Typhon missiles in Philippines in its sights, report says
A new Chinese attack submarine, potentially being built in Wuhan, may be designed to target medium-range missile defense systems in the Philippines. This information comes from a report in Naval & Merchant Ships, a magazine owned by a supplier to the PLA Navy, indirectly confirming the submarine's existence and purpose.
The report suggests the submarine aims to enhance China's naval capabilities in response to the increasing foreign military presence in the region. Specifically, it references the US Typhon launchers deployed on Luzon Island, Philippines, which could potentially strike targets in China, Russia, and North Korea. The new submarine is reportedly designed to carry advanced hypersonic missiles, enabling covert strikes from beyond enemy defenses and potentially deploying nuclear warheads.
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A new Chinese attack submarine, potentially being built in Wuhan, may be designed to target medium-range missile defense systems in the Philippines. This information comes from a report in Naval & Merchant Ships, a magazine owned by a supplier to the PLA Navy, indirectly confirming the submarine's existence and purpose.
The report suggests the submarine aims to enhance China's naval capabilities in response to the increasing foreign military presence in the region. Specifically, it references the US Typhon launchers deployed on Luzon Island, Philippines, which could potentially strike targets in China, Russia, and North Korea. The new submarine is reportedly designed to carry advanced hypersonic missiles, enabling covert strikes from beyond enemy defenses and potentially deploying nuclear warheads.
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