Chinese Submarine News

[Sferrin]

https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2026/06/china-now-leads-world-submarine-construction/

 

[Tomboy]

One of the two Chinese Pr. 636 submarines (Either 66 or 67) are getting retired, it is very likely the second of the class will also get retired very shortly after leaving only 8 more Kilo class (all 636Ms) left in service with PLAN. Though 636Ms might serve on into the 2030s given there are still many other submarines to retire beforehand like the 035Bs and the original 039 class both of which are not equipped with AIP.

 

[Forest Green]

Chinese Next-Generation Submarine Developments Spotted In New Satellite Imagery​

A Chinese submarine now taking shape at Bohai Shipyard has a number of significant features and offers new insights into China's undersea ambitions.
https://www.twz.com/sea/chinese-nex...developments-spotted-in-new-satellite-imagery

 

[Halcyon66]

Satellite image confirms pumpjet propulsor on China's Type 095 SSN

https://www.janes.com/defence-intel...irms-pumpjet-propulsor-on-chinas-type-095-ssn

Further to above post.

Regards,

 

[Forest Green]

China Appears To Be Building A Mothership For Large Uncrewed Submarines​

Recent satellite imagery shows a host of highly specialized features on the ship that's under construction, as well as a large cradle sitting beside it.

https://www.twz.com/sea/new-evidence-china-is-building-a-massive-mothership-for-drone-submarines