
The agreement is a response to escalating tensions in the South China Sea. Faced with this new reality, it is more important than ever that we strengthen the resilience of our own countries." It may be sophisticated, but it is also small. While the Chinese Navy’s (PLAN) overall submarine expansion has been towards larger submarines, notably nuclear-powered ones, this new boat does not fit the expected trend. "The destabilizing behavior of Iran and North Korea all threaten to create a world defined by danger, disorder and division. 6 × 553 mm (21.8 in) torpedo tubes 4 Yu-3, Yu-4, Yu-6 torpedoes 4 YJ-82 anti-ship cruise missile 4 The Type 093 submarine ( NATO reporting name: Shang class) is a class of nuclear-powered attack submarines constructed by the People's Republic of China for the People's Liberation Army Navy. Since a video was leaked of a new Chinese submarine on February 8, analysts have been trying to make sense of it. China's growing assertiveness," Sunak said.

The leaders say things have changed in the PacificĪll three leaders addressed concerns about shifts in regional security.Īlbanese said the pact "represents the biggest single investment in Australia's defense capability in all of our history." Sunak said challenges have evolved even in the 18 months since they announced the AUKUS partnerships. New nuclear-powered submarines will eventually replace them. A Royal Australian Navy submarine arrives at a logistics port visit on Apin Hobart, Australia.
