US Plans $76 Billion Submarine Buy Amid Rising China Naval Threat
The United States is set to procure 14 submarines worth $76 billion, a sum comparable to India's entire annual defence budget. The acquisition covers Virginia-class attack submarines and Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines, aimed at countering China's expanding naval capabilities. India is simultaneously bolstering its undersea fleet through Arihant-class nuclear submarines and planned conventional vessels. Pakistan is also upgrading its submarine force with the addition of new Hangor-class submarines. These parallel developments signal a broad global push to strengthen underwater military dominance.
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