Satellite photos revealed the great mystery of China, which the world trembles before
Global geopolitical tensions are growing, and satellite technology reveals more and more secrets. This time we can look at Google Earth maps one of the most strategic locations Chinese Navy. The base of submarines in Qingdao in the east of China has been captured from the orbit, and the photos are revealed by the nuclear drive units stationed there – also those armed with ballistic missiles. Australian military analyst Alex Luck has no doubt: this is not only a demonstration of strength, but also a signal for the world.
Google Earth captured the base in Qingdao. The satellites confirm its development
The latest photos from Google Earth show the first base of submarines in Qingdao on the Yellow Sea. It was there that the Australian expert Alex Luck identified Six nuclear drive ships – Five of them armed conventional and one unit capable of carrying nuclear heads.
Among the noticed ships were:
- two type 091 units,
- two type 093,
- and one ship type 092, which is able to launch ballistic missiles.
According to analyzes, one of the ships in a dry dock can be prepared for dismantling.
The largest jacket in the world is growing in strength
According to the Pentagon, China currently has the largest war fleet in the worldwith 370 units, including as many as 60 submarines. The American Department of Defense predicts that until the end of the decade Beijing may increase this number to 80. From 2009, the Middle Kingdom has built 12 atomic submarines, of which six are type 094 units – capable of carrying ballistic missiles with nuclear heads.
Why is the base in Qingdao so important?
Qingdao is one of the most important points for the Chinese jacket. It is here that they take place regularly Modernization works and expansion of maritime infrastructure. The base has been designed to support the growing fleet of submarines – both conventional and atomic.
As the Chinese captain Wen Xuexing, quoted by « Newsweek », emphasizes, nuclear -driven ships are « crucial for the future of the naval forces of the Chinese People’s Republic ».
Demonstration of strength? The Chinese jacket is circulating around Australia
In February and March this year, the Chinese fleet – which included the destroyer, frigate, supply ship and most likely the atomic submarine – Australia sailed. In response, the United States deployed five submarines on the island of Guam.
It just shows that The competition under the ocean surface is at its bestand satellite technology is increasingly revealing its backstage.
