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Naval personnel stand near a submarine-launched ballistic missile on a launch platform at sea.

China Expands Undersea Nuclear Deterrent with Advanced SLBM Test

China's recent submarine-launched ballistic missile test was downplayed by Beijing as a routine annual training exercise, not targeting any specific country. The launch has sparked concerns about China's rapidly expanding nuclear capabilities.

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Modern nuclear-powered submarine surfaces in calm South Pacific waters under a blue sky.

China's Nuclear Buildup Exposes New Strategic Posture

China just took a major leap in its nuclear capabilities, publicly acknowledging the successful test launch of a long-range submarine-launched ballistic missile from a submerged nuclear-powered submarine on July 6. The impressive display of tech validated China's newest missile, the JL-3, and showcased its growing strategic prowess.

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JL-3 submarine-launched ballistic missile on display against a neutral background.

China Unveils JL-3 Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile

China has just revealed its latest game-changer: the JL-3, or 'Giant Wave 3', a third-generation intercontinental-range submarine-launched ballistic missile that's set to take the country's military capabilities to new depths.

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Strategic nuclear submarine launching ballistic missile into calm Pacific waters.

China Conducts Pacific Test of Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile

China's People's Liberation Army Navy successfully tested a submarine-launched ballistic missile in the Pacific Ocean on July 6, with the missile accurately landing in a predetermined sea area. The drill was part of routine annual military training, with relevant countries notified in advance, according to the PLAN.

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