South China Morning Post
China’s Type 095 nuclear submarine spotted for first time in new satellite images
China has launched its first next-generation Type 095 nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN), according to satellite imagery analysed by defence experts.
It marks a significant leap as Beijing ramps up the underwater arms race to challenge US naval dominance in technology and production.
Images captured between February 9 and 12 showed the vessel being fitted out at the Bohai Shipyard in Huludao, Liaoning province, according to Janes and Naval News.
Defence analysts said the pictures revealed a...