American research center Heritage Foundation published an article saying that China is interested in procurement of Russian cruise missiles Club to equip Type 93 nuclear-powered submarines, as well as Type 041 and Kilo -class submarines (two latter are supplied by Russia).

It is also said in the article that Russia promotes Club-K missile container system in the world arms market. The standard commercial container covers four cruise missiles with elevating mechanism; the system is maintained by two operators performing satellite communications and targeting. NATO classifies the Club missile as SS-N-27 Sizzler .