China Readies World's First Giant Submarine UAV Carrier, TechRadar Reports
TechRadar reports China is preparing the world's first giant submarine UAV carrier, using a 1,115-foot dock and capable of carrying 148-foot underwater drones.
The report did not name the vessel, identify its builder, specify the location of the dock, or give a construction timeline. It also did not cite official Chinese confirmation. The TechRadar article did not provide additional technical specifications beyond the headline description.
According to the report, the project is described as the first of its kind. The 1,115-foot dock measurement would place the mothership in a size category comparable to or above some World War II light aircraft carriers. The 148-foot underwater drones would be substantial unmanned undersea vehicles.
No other details about the carrier's propulsion, payload, operational role, or deployment plans were included in the report. The absence of official confirmation means the project's status remains unverified beyond the TechRadar report.