Officials confirmed the JL-2 after it was first reported last week in two Japanese newspapers that quoted Japanese military sources.
“While the U.S. government provides insufficient informational warning about the JL-2’s capabilities, Asian sources have long commented it may eventually carry three to four warheads or a number of decoys,” said Richard Fisher, a military affairs specialist with the International Assessment and Strategy Center.
“This means that five Type 094 missile submarines could account for over 180 warheads,” he said.
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