| ID | 132787 |
| Title Proper | China seen nearing sea-based deterrent |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Starosciak, Brianna ; Davenport, Kelsey |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | China will soon have its first credible sea-based nuclear deterrent, according to a U.S. Defense Department report released last month.
The report said Beijing is placing a "high priority" on updating and developing its submarine force and will soon deploy the Julang-2 (JL-2) submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) on its Jin-class submarine.
The Defense Department is required by law to submit an annual report to Congress on China's military capabilities and force modernization. |
| `In' analytical Note | Arms Control Today Vol.44, No.6; Jul-Aug.2014: p.37 |
| Journal Source | Arms Control Today Vol.44, No.6; Jul-Aug.2014: p.37 |
| Key Words | China ; Maritime Strategy ; Naval Security ; Naval Deterrent ; Chinese Insurgencies ; Submarine Nuclear Weapons - SNW ; Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile - SLBM ; Nuclear Deterrent ; United States ; Sino - US Relations ; Sino - US Strategic Relations ; Military Capabilities |