National-security officials say Chinese submarines and icebreakers pose a new military threat from the High North.
Submarine crews are undergoing more arduous training to sail farther from China, and it's taking a toll.
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China's submarine gift to Pakistan a strategic investment

China's decision to supply Pakistan with eight advanced submarines is not just a defence deal-it is a calculated geopolitical ...
The Pakistan Navy has launched its fourth advanced Hangor-class submarine, named Ghazi, at a ceremony in Wuhan, China ...
Dec. 22 (Asia Today) -- China has voiced strong opposition to potential cooperation between South Korea and the United States ...
Pakistan's Navy on December 17 launched its fourth Hangor-class submarine, the PNS Ghazi, at the Wuchang Shipbuilding ...
Under an agreement, four submarines are being built in China and remaining four will be constructed in Pakistan ...
Evidence points to the development of XXL vessels that provide a ‘low-risk’ option for attacking key sites, according to a US defence website.
The Pakistan Navy expects its first Chinese-designed submarine to enter active service next year, the country's top admiral told Chinese state media, bolstering Beijing's bid to counter regional rival ...
Russian and Chinese submarines have carried out their first-ever joint patrol in the Asia-Pacific, the Russian navy's Pacific Fleet has said, building on a pattern of increasing military cooperation ...
North Korea's state media released photos Thursday of what it said was the hull of a nuclear submarine. Its leader denounced ...