‘Invasion’ barges and deep-sea cable cutters: why new Chinese maritime tech is spooking defense watchers

The images of the ships with giant ramps equipped with legs that can stand on the seabed have sent chills down the spines of Taiwanese. The ships seem to be tailor-made

China has unveiled a new tool that could revolutionize the dynamics of global maritime power. In what way? By severing any submarine cable.

Eerie satellite picture sparks invasion fears

A string of cutting-edge maritime innovations out of China have sounded alarms for defence analysts across the globe, with fears growing that the new technologies could be used in a potential invasion of Taiwan.

Chinese 'invasion' barges spotted on satellite images

China's latest maritime innovations have captured the attention of defence experts – fuelling concerns abou...

China brandishes cutter for snipping deep-sea cables

China has unveiled a compact device for cutting deep-sea cables, introducing a potential new dimension in underwater warfare. This month, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that China has unveiled a deep-sea cable-cutting device capable of slicing through the world’s most fortified undersea communication and power cables at depths of up to 4,000 meters. […] The post China brandishes cutter for snipping deep-sea cables appeared first on…

‘Invasion’ barges and deep-sea cable cutters: why new Chinese maritime tech is spooking defense watchers

From a chain of massive barges stretching from a Chinese beach into the sea, to a powerful new design for cutting undersea cables at record depths, China’s latest maritime innovations have captured the attention of defense experts – fueling concerns about their potential role in a future invasion of Taiwan.