Event Brief
China’s nuclear carrier Type 004 under construction
Filed: Jun 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Summary: Satellite imagery shows China’s Type 004 nuclear supercarrier taking shape at Dalian.
WHO: China’s PLAN (People’s Liberation Army Navy)
WHAT: Construction of the Type 004 nuclear supercarrier at Dalian
WHEN: Jun 15, 2026 at 1:16 PM ET
WHERE: Dalian, China
WHY: Satellite imagery indicates the carrier is already taking shape as part of a build-up toward more carriers by 2035.
ℹ️ This event is analyzed using pattern arcs, velocity indicators, and source analysis in our MI Console.
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