This submarine is equipped with dangerous cruise missiles
These state-of-the-art submarines of China are known as Type 093. These nuclear-powered submarines are also called Sheng class submarines. The submarine is built by the China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation. This submarine is equipped with short-range CJ-1500 cruise missile with long-range YJ-18 supersonic cruise missile. The submarines of this class are capable of carrying out stealth operation for months at sea due to the nuclear power. The YJ-18 supersonic cruise missile is capable of attacking up to 540 km while the CJ-1500 is capable of hitting any air target within a distance of 10 km.
Deadly torpedoes can sink any ship
This submarine can carry out any mission with 22 torpedoes at once. It also includes thermal torpedoes and electric torpedoes. Which can be used on mission basis. On June 11, 2018, when President Xi Jinping visited the Type-93A, the YJ-18 launch tubes had appeared. These missiles can target any enemy ship or base on land.
China’s preparation increased tension between America and India
In view of this preparation of China, the tension of America and India has increased. Former US Secretary of Defense Mark Asper had said that under the Battle Force 2045 being built from China for the Tucker, we would have to make three nuclear submarines of the Virginia class as soon as possible every year. These huge and more powerful submarines are to be made in the number of 70 to 80. It is considered to be the most effective attacking weapon in the battle of superpowers in the future.
China is challenging America in Asia
The increasingly powerful China is challenging American dominance in Asia. Due to the increasing strength of China and aggressive policies, a new order is being seen in the Asia continent along with the global system. China has strengthened its presence in Asia by increasing its military and economic capability. It has also been able to attract countries traditionally close to the US, such as the Philippines and Indonesia.
Which countries in Asia are threatened by China
India is most threatened by China’s expansionary policies in Asia. A direct example of this is found in the gathering of the Chinese army in Ladakh. Apart from this, tension is also high in China and Japan on the islands located in the East China Sea. Recently, Japan had driven a Chinese submarine out of its waters. China has also openly threatened the use of military force on Taiwan. These days Chinese fighter jets have also violated Taiwan’s airspace several times. At the same time, China also has disputes with Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia.
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