Russia to supply submarine tech to China to bridge gap with US, says top commander
4 months ago

Russia to supply submarine tech to China to bridge gap with US, says top commander

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Russia will share submarine technology with China to bridge the gap in underwater capabilities with the United States, said US Indo-Pacific Commander Admiral Sam Paparo A top US Navy commander has warned that Russia will share submarine technology with China to mount a joint challenge to the United States. At a time when Russia has plunged Europe in the worst security crisis since the World War II and China has bared its hegemonic designs for the Indo-Pacific region with near-daily military aggression, US Indo-Pacific Commander Admiral Sam Paparo has said that the two nations are set to collaborate to boost underwater capabilities to bridge the gap with the United States. “I expect Russia to provide missile technology and submarine technology to North Korea,” said Paparo, according to Washington Times. As a result of the growing synergy between Russia, China, and North Korea, the United States are regional allies are sharing real-time intelligence within military and command networks which is fed into an integrated ballistic missile defence network, said Paparo.

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North Korea unveils nuclear-powered submarine for first time
3 weeks, 1 day ago

North Korea unveils nuclear-powered submarine for first time

The Hindu  

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4 months ago

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Al Jazeera  

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Associated Press  

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Firstpost  

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8 months ago

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US has little leverage against Russia-North Korea cooperation, experts say
1 year, 6 months ago

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Al Jazeera  

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The Hindu  

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Associated Press  

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Live Mint  

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Associated Press  

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3 years, 6 months ago

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Al Jazeera  

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3 years, 6 months ago

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NPR  

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Associated Press  

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Firstpost  

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India TV News  

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