DoD Anticipates China's New Nuclear Sub Will Start Patrols Within Months

The U.S. Dept. of Defense says China is likely to deploy its new nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine for the first time by the end of the year, reports Bloomberg News.

China's Jin-class submarines are armed with the JL-2 submarine-launched ballistic missile, according to the Pentagon's Defense Intelligence Agency. The DIA previously predicted the subs would begin operations last year.

The boats are part of an effort to modernize the Chinese military. At least four...