US Edition‘Invasion’ barges and deep-sea cable cutters: why new Chinese maritime tech is spooking defense watchers
- China has developed a deep-sea cable cutter capable of operating at depths of up to 4,000 meters, marking the first announcement of such technology by any nation.
- Concerns have arisen as Chinese vessels have been linked to multiple instances of suspected undersea cable damage, particularly around Taiwan.
- Bonnie Glaser of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Program questioned China's assertions of non-involvement in cable cutting while unveiling this device.
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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.
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.
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