The U.S. Navy has long claimed dominance under the seas. Silent, unseen, untouchable. But Beijing’s navy is shifting that balance faster than most want to admit. The Type-094A submarines, allegedly capable of launching JL-3 ballistic missiles, are rumored to extend China’s nuclear reach directly to the American mainland. Maybe the range is exaggerated. Maybe not. But even the uncertainty is enough to unsettle planners in Washington. America’s Virginia-class subs are quieter, deadlier, and more advanced — no doubt. But quantity has a quality of its own. As China pumps out hulls, the question becomes: how many threats can we track before one slips through? 👉 Edge isn’t permanent. And in silence beneath the waves, the first one to blink might not live to regret it. #Military #USNavy #China