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Description
This analysis identifies the lack of overseas support points as the primary obstacle to Chinese nuclear submarine operations in the Indian Ocean. While acknowledging the Djibouti base, the author argues that the political and technical costs of supporting nuclear reactors there are high. The piece suggests that truly covert operations require "second tier" bases in remote regions like Tanzania or Madagascar to avoid international surveillance.
Publication Date
2026
Publisher
China Maritime Studies Institute
City
Newport, RI
Keywords
Indian Ocean, SSN, Djibouti Support Base, Overseas Support Points, Undersea Stealth
Recommended Citation
Jin, Hei, "CMSI Archive Translation: The Biggest Obstacle to Chinese Nuclear Submarines Going Out Into The Indian Ocean" (2025). CMSI Translations. 69.
https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/cmsi-translations/69
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