Mysterious new Chinese N-sub

Sarah Kirchberger and Christopher P. Carlson

23 February 2025

22 min

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The conventionally sized submarine may feature a new nuclear battery and Air Independent Power, enabling operations near China. It could offer most—but not all—the advantages of a nuclear-powered attack submarine.

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Australian Naval Institute: Approved Defence Organisation
COLLECTIONS/The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE GUIDELINES LEARNING OUTCOMES ETC)

Mysterious new Chinese N-sub

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