Chinese Navy Expanding Nuclear Attack Boat Fleet and Missile Strike Capabilities, ONI Commander Says
Beijing is working to ramp up production of nuclear-powered attack boats and incorporate larger numbers of guided-missile classes into its submarine force, putting the People’s Liberation Army Navy on the path to credibly challenge U.S. maritime dominance by the 2040s, the commander of U.S. naval intelligence testified Monday. “By 2040, the PLA Navy’s undersea forces…