China’s next-gen Type 096 submarines and longer-range SLBMs could threaten more of the U.S. from bastions near home.

China now operates 59 submarines, compared to the US Navy’s 71—but it has expressed the clear intention to catch up.

Navy leaders warn China's new Type 096 submarines can strike the American mainland using JL-4 missiles from their protected coastal waters.

The Chinese Navy has “dramatically increased” submarine production and could soon deploy a new vessel that’s able to hit ...

Beijing is working to ramp up production of nuclear-powered attack boats and incorporate larger numbers of guided-missile ...

Most of China's submarine fleet is diesel-electric, but Beijing is ramping up production of nuclear-powered classes.

Nuclear-powered Type 094A Jin-class ballistic missile submarine of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy is seen during a military display in the South China SeaReuters China’s submarine ...

China has reportedly launched its new Type 095 nuclear-powered attack submarine, one of the most advanced vessels in its ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This satellite image shows Bohai Shipyard, where all Chinese nuclear-powered submarines are constructed. (Google Earth) ...

China has been developing new submarine technology and a bigger, better fleet that is gaining on the U.S. and its ...

(CNN) — China has ramped up its production of nuclear-powered submarines over the past five years to the point where it is launching subs faster than the United States, threatening to negate a ...

China is building new submarines that will put more of the US mainland within range — and do so from waters closer to its own ...