China’s Future SSBN Command and Control Structure

Authors

David C. Logan, Center for the Study of Chinese Military Affairs, Institute for National Strategic Studies, National Defense University

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Description

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

Recommended Citation

Logan, David C., "China’s Future SSBN Command and Control Structure" (2016). Strategic Forums. 99.
https://digitalcommons.ndu.edu/strategic-forums/99