SYDNEY — China is conducting a vast undersea mapping and monitoring operation across the Pacific, Indian and Arctic oceans, building detailed knowledge of marine conditions that naval experts say would be crucial for waging submarine warfare against the United States and its allies. In one example, the Dong Fang Hong 3, a research vessel operated…
Operating the world’s largest navy by hull count, China possesses combat vessels—including surface warships and submarines—acquired from Russia decades ago, that helped it build sea power capable of challenging the United States. While Russian legacy systems remain a relevant part of the rapidly expanding Chinese fleet, Alex Luck, an Australia-based analyst who specializes in the…
The United States will share nuclear-powered submarine technology with South Korea, President Donald Trump said Thursday, announcing the move on social media after meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. Lee told Trump during their Wednesday meeting that Seoul’s goal was to modernize its alliance with Washington, noting plans to boost defense spending to…