
South China Morning Post · Feb 22, 2026 · Collected from RSS
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...
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 new design with advanced acoustic stealth and strike capacity.The most prominent visual feature of the new submarine – Nato code name Sui-class – is its X-tail rudder configuration. It is the first Chinese nuclear submarine to feature this design, which improves manoeuvrability, according to Janes Defence.It also appears to be equipped with a pump-jet propulsor, which is critical for reducing noise signatures. This has already been used on the Type 093B – the latest variant of the Chinese navy’s existing Shang-class submarines.