The launch was carried out by a strategic submarine of the PLA Navy toward a designated area in the Pacific Ocean, using a training warhead, according to Xinhua news agency.
The Navy of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army successfully carried out a test launch of a strategic missile from a submarine. According to information released by state news agency Xinhua, the launch took place at 12:01 p.m. on Monday and was aimed at a previously defined area in international waters of the Pacific Ocean.
According to the Chinese Navy, the missile carried a training warhead, without a live payload, and reached the designated maritime zone. Beijing described the launch as part of the naval force’s routine annual training schedule.
The official statement did not disclose the type of submarine used in the test or the name of the missile launched. The PLA Navy only stated that the operation was conducted by a strategic nuclear submarine, without providing technical details about the platform, the launch system or the range of the weapon tested.
The absence of such information is common in statements involving strategic capabilities, especially when submarine systems are involved, as they are considered among the most sensitive areas of naval defense.
China says it notified countries in advance
The PLA Navy also said that relevant countries were notified in advance about the activity. The statement also said the launch complied with international law and international practices, and was not directed against any specific country or target.
Although the Chinese statement did not identify the submarine model or the exact type of missile, the operation draws attention because it involved a strategic submarine platform, an element considered central to long-range naval deterrence forces.
Tests of this kind are closely monitored by defense analysts because they demonstrate a country’s ability to operate strategic systems from the maritime environment. Submarines of this profile have mobility and discretion as their main advantages, increasing the complexity of monitoring by other naval forces.
In China’s case, the launch comes amid the accelerated modernization of the PLA Navy, which has been investing in surface ships, naval aviation, submarines and command-and-control systems. The ability to launch strategic missiles from submarines reinforces Beijing’s pursuit of a more robust naval presence and greater capacity to operate at long distances.
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Source and image: Xinhua / China Military. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
