China's Underwater War Prep: Mapping Seabed Amid US-Iran Tensions
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CNBC Awaaz•24-03-2026, 13:12
China's Underwater War Prep: Mapping Seabed Amid US-Iran Tensions
•China is actively mapping the seabed, preparing for potential underwater warfare against American submarines.
•The Chinese navy, possessing the world's largest submarine fleet, aims to enhance its submarines' safety and effectiveness through detailed seabed maps.
•Seabed mapping allows Chinese submarines to operate undetected, track enemy vessels, and gain a strategic advantage in potential conflicts.
•This activity is concentrated in the South China Sea, around Taiwan, and the Indian Ocean, escalating underwater tensions with the US.
•The US and its allies are closely monitoring China's growing submarine capabilities, viewing it as a military expansion rather than just scientific research.