Why Submarine Attacks May Prove to Be the Achilles' Heel for China's New Carrier Fleet The concept of a "carrier fleet" conjures images of powerful warships dominating the seas.
However, for China, this notion is being tempered by the harsh realities of modern naval warfare – specifically, the vulnerability to submarine attacks.
A recent report from the Centre for Strategic and International Studies highlights a "cost imposition" strategy aimed at neutralizing China's nascent carrier fleet.