China is moving toward all-nuclear submarine construction in a major strategic shift, US Navy intel chief says

Most of China's submarine fleet is diesel-electric, but Beijing is ramping up production of nuclear-powered classes.
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China Is Building Fleet of Attack Submarines, Navy Intel Chief Says

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

The global operational fleet of nuclear-powered submarines remains dominated by a handful of military powers, according to data from Statista. As of January 2026, the United States operates the ...
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China Is Launching Nuclear Submarines—Fast. America Is Falling Behind, and That’s a Crisis, Officials Say

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: For the first time, China has outstripped U.S. nuclear-powered submarine production. U.S. plans to shore up an aging submarine fleet are delayed.
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Everything we know about North Korea’s nuclear-powered submarine

North Korea’s newly unveiled nuclear-powered submarine, reportedly made with Russian technology, could pose a major security challenge to neighbour South Korea and its ally the US, experts said.