Summary: China's Jin-Class Type 094 submarines, part of Beijing's naval modernization efforts, face significant challenges in their role as ballistic missile carriers. Despite being an upgrade from the unreliable Xia-class, the Type 094s are criticized for their detectability due to high noise levels, potentially undermining their strategic deterrence capability. Armed with JL-2 and possibly JL-3 missiles, their range allows for threats to U.S. territories like Hawaii, Guam, and Alaska.
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