U.S.-China Rivalry Sparks a Submarine Arms Race

sciart0
Sep 14
1 min read

Beijing’s fleet gets quieter and more lethal; Washington leads in tech, lags in production

Quick Summary

China’s submarine fleet is rapidly improving in technology and size, challenging the U.S. and its allies in the Pacific.
The U.S. and partners are also improving their submarine fleets, but U.S. production challenges leave it outpaced by China.
China’s submarine advancements and strategic thinking would affect a potential conflict over Taiwan.

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