Navy eyes speeding up warship production to update 'rotting' fleet - The Times

China's cutting-edge trimaran submarine design

China's new trimaran submarine design, featuring three hulls and the capability to carry 16 missiles, has drawn attention from naval analysts. Meanwhile, the US Navy is addressing concerns about a second Chinese XLUUV mothership, which could impact its strategy. In the UK, the Royal Navy is facing delays of up to two years in building warships at Rosyth, while the US Navy is considering speeding up warship production to address an outdated fleet. Additionally, China's DF-26B carrier-strike video has resurfaced, highlighting potential threats to the US Navy.

“In the UK, the Royal Navy is facing delays of up to two years in building warships at Rosyth, while the US Navy is considering speeding up warship production to address an outda,” — Owen Marlowe, policy watcher at Ashley Combe Media, added during the briefing.

Timeline

Oct 31 — China's new trimaran submarine design, featuring three hulls and the capability to carry 16 missiles, has draw...

Nov 2 — Additionally, China's DF-26B carrier-strike video has resurfaced, highlighting potential threats to the US Nav...

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 2. The Ashley Combe Media desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Saturday, Nov 7.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Ashley Combe Media desk and last updated 20:59 UTC.

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