China tests ballistic missile submarine

[bemildred]

China's military has launched the first of a new class of ballistic missile submarines in what defense officials view as a major step forward in Beijing's strategic weapons program.
The new 094-class submarine was launched in late July and when fully operational in the next year or two will be the first submarine to carry the underwater-launched version of China's new DF-31 missile, according to defense officials.

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A second intelligence official said building submarines is a top priority of the Chinese, and the Type 094 will be "China's first truly intercontinental strategic nuclear delivery system."

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The launching of the new missile submarine appears ahead of schedule. A Pentagon report on Chinese military power made public in May stated that the new Chinese missile submarine would not be deployed until around 2010.

Moonie Times

[nadinbrzezinski]

1. Ok either we are preparing the murican people for war

with China or... China (fo0rm many other soruces) is getting ready to project her power as teh new super power of the 21st century...

Ah yes the Rise and Fall of Great Powers... Kennedy is right.

[NNN0LHI]

2. The next superpower will own oil. Lots of oil. That is a gimme n/t

[Barkley]

3. Submarine missiles are China's response to US missile defense

Great Post

Thanks bemildred!