A mysterious vessel spotted under construction at a Chinese shipyard appears to be designed for a role that no other navy is publicly known to have operationalised at this scale. Satellite imagery suggests it could be a dedicated mothership for carrying and launching giant uncrewed submarines.
The ship was spotted under construction at the Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard in Shanghai, according to Naval News, which reviewed multiple satellite images to assess its likely role. Its unusual design appears unique, although its precise purpose has not been officially confirmed.
