Chinas Future SSBN Command and Control Structure

Abstract

Chinas 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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2016
Accession Number
AD1022304

Entities

People

  • David C. Logan

Organizations

  • National Defense University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Counter WMD
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ballistic Missile Submarines
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Biometric Security
  • Command And Control
  • Command And Control Systems
  • Deterrence
  • Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
  • Military Organizations
  • National Security
  • Navies (Foreign)
  • Navy
  • Nuclear Powered Submarines
  • Rockets
  • Submarine Launched Ballistic Missiles
  • United States Strategic Command
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Strategic Security Studies

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3