"US Bolsters Cold War Submarine Spy Program to Counter China's Naval Expansion"
The US Navy is investing billions of dollars to modernize its Cold War-era submarine detection system in the Pacific Ocean, as China strengthens its navy and becomes more aggressive. The modernization effort includes upgrading surveillance cables, deploying unmanned drones, and implementing artificial intelligence for faster analysis of surveillance data. The US is also selling the technology to Australia. This comes as China increases its military activities near Taiwan, prompting concerns about regional stability.