China’s first official announcement! The third-generation nuclear submarine participated in the test launch of strategic missiles in the Pacific Ocean

The picture shows China's Type 094 (Jinjin) nuclear-powered submarine. Chinese officials recently publicly mentioned for the first time that the third-generation "Long March series" nuclear submarine participated in this year's submarine-launched strategic missile test in the Pacific, but did not announce the specific model of the submarine.

[Compiled by Chen Chengliang/Comprehensive Report] Chinese officials have publicly mentioned for the first time that the third-generation "Long March Series" nuclear submarines participated in the test launch of strategic submarine-launched missiles in the Pacific in July this year. Xinhua News Agency published relevant text and attached photos of the test launch on October 17, but did not announce the specific models of submarines and missiles participating in the test launch.

"Bloomberg" reported on the 19th that Xinhua News Agency published an article on its WeChat official account stating that the "Long March series" nuclear submarines have developed to the third generation and successfully conducted a test launch of a submarine-launched strategic missile. This is the first time Beijing has publicly revealed that its latest generation nuclear submarine was involved in the test.

The test launch in July this year caused concern. China has only publicly conducted two intercontinental ballistic missile test launches in the Pacific Ocean before, and both were land-based launches. This test launch demonstrated the development of China's sea-based nuclear weapons, but Chinese officials did not announce the types of submarines and missiles used.

Xinhua News Agency did not announce the models of submarines and missiles

The outside world has previously speculated that the July test launch may be carried out by the Type 094 "Jin" ballistic missile nuclear submarine. This type of submarine has been in service for nearly 10 years. However, Xinhua News Agency has not yet announced the type of ship that actually participated in the test. Therefore, it is not yet possible to confirm whether a Type 096 ballistic missile nuclear submarine was used, nor whether the test missile was the "Julang-3".

The photos circulating on the Internet have been identified by some analysts as the Type 095 nuclear attack submarine and the Type 096 ballistic missile nuclear submarine. Chinese officials have confirmed the existence of the Type 095, but it has not been confirmed whether this type of submarine has been deployed. The missions of attack nuclear submarines and ballistic missile nuclear submarines are different, and the type of ship used in this test cannot be inferred based on appearance alone.

In addition, commercial satellite images show that China's Jiangnan and Huludao shipyards have signs of two new types of submarines being launched in 2026, reflecting China's continued construction of submarines. However, the relevant images are not enough to confirm the specific models and service status of these submarines.

The relevant content released by Xinhua News Agency this time is one of a series of reports published to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Long March of the Red Army of the Communist Party of China.