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China’s ongoing modernization program is transforming the country’s nuclear arsenal from one consisting of a few liquid-fueled, silo-based missiles carrying single warheads to a larger force of more advanced mobile solid-fueled missiles, some of which are capable of carrying multiple warheads. Perhaps most significant for its nuclear policies, China is also on the verge of fielding its first credible sea-based nuclear deterrent, having already completed four nuclear ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) and with a fifth vessel currently under construction.
Document Type
Policy Brief
Topic(s)
Chinese Military
Publication Date
11-2016
Publication
Strategic Forum
Publisher
National Defense University Press
City
Washington, DC
Keywords
CSCMA
Recommended Citation
Logan, David C., "China’s Future SSBN Command and Control Structure" (2016). Strategic Forums. 99.
https://digitalcommons.ndu.edu/strategic-forums/99
