The Chinese Navy has “dramatically increased” submarine production and could soon deploy a new vessel that’s able to hit ...

Navy leaders warn China's new Type 096 submarines can strike the American mainland using JL-4 missiles from their protected coastal waters.

Most of China's submarine fleet is diesel-electric, but Beijing is ramping up production of nuclear-powered classes.

Submarines have quietly become some of the most powerful weapons in modern naval warfare.

Beijing is working to ramp up production of nuclear-powered attack boats and incorporate larger numbers of guided-missile ...

China now operates 59 submarines, compared to the US Navy’s 71—but it has expressed the clear intention to catch up.

China’s next-gen Type 096 submarines and longer-range SLBMs could threaten more of the U.S. from bastions near home.

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: For the first time, China has outstripped U.S. nuclear-powered submarine production. U.S. plans to shore up an aging submarine fleet are delayed.

China is building new submarines that will put more of the US mainland within range — and do so from waters closer to its own ...