South Korea Plans Nuclear-Powered Submarine by Mid-2030s to Counter North Korea’s Undersea Capabilities
South Korea aims to launch its first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s, according to its defence minister, who stated the project is intended to address North Korea’s underwater nuclear and missile capabilities. A report by the South China Morning Post said South Korea’s plans to build nuclear-powered submarines by the mid-2030s will spur a US-allied network of advanced underwater capabil
South Korea aims to launch its first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s, according to its defence minister. The minister said the project is intended to address North Korea’s underwater nuclear and missile capabilities. According to the South China Morning Post, South Korea’s plans to build nuclear-powered submarines by the mid-2030s will spur a US-allied network of advanced underwater capabilities near the first island chain. South Korea is pursuing nuclear-powered vessels while regional rivals are increasing undersea capabilities.
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