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JL-2

A Modern, Advanced People’s Liberation Army: First Takeaways From the 70th Anniversary Parade
By Ankit Panda
The 70th anniversary parade marked the global unveiling of a reformed, modern PLA, with resolve.

China Has Constructed Six Ballistic Missile Submarines
By Ankit Panda
China’s sea-based deterrent is growing.

China Displays World’s Largest Conventional Submarine
By Zachary Keck
State media report that China’s new Type 032 Qing-class submarine was displayed at an expo last week.

Credible Chinese Undersea Nuclear Deterrent is Imminent
The PLAN’s Type 094 Jin-class submarines will be capable of delivering nuclear JL-2s.
China Showcases Nuclear Submarine Fleet
This weekend Chinese state-run media outlets touted the growing might of China’s nuclear submarine fleet.

China Says it’s Building More Aircraft Carriers and Ballistic Missiles
Plus, Japan’s Ground Self Defense Forces will participate in RIMPAC for 1st time. Wednesday defense links.

Nuclear Weapon Stockpiles: Past and Present
125,000 nuclear warheads have been built since 1945; 97 percent of them by the U.S. and Russia.

Coming Soon? China’s JL-2 Sub-Launched Ballistic Missile
In the 1950s China set out to acquire a sea-based nuclear deterrent. Next year, it may succeed.
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