Fresh satellite imagery of China’s Bohai Shipyard shows a submarine believed to be a possible Type 095 nuclear-powered attack submarine under construction. The vessel features an apparent pumpjet propulsion system and …
Fresh satellite imagery of China’s Bohai Shipyard shows a submarine believed to be a possible Type 095 nuclear-powered attack submarine under construction. The vessel features an apparent pumpjet propulsion system and X-shaped stern, suggesting efforts to improve stealth, efficiency and manoeuvrability. The development has regional implications as Pakistan expands its submarine fleet with eight Chinese-designed Hangor-class AIP submarines, expected to raise its fleet to 11. India operates 16 conventional and three strategic submarines, but fleet expansion has been delayed. Programmes including P-75I, Project-76 and indigenous nuclear attack submarines are progressing, but deliveries remain years away.
Source: The Times of India — Top Stories
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- Published at Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:12.
- Source URL: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/defence/international/china-building-new-next-generation-submarine-as-indias-numbers-stay-constant/articleshow/134412035.cms