China building finless stealth submarine at Shanghai shipyard

04 de junho de 2026

Reportado por IA

Satellite images reveal China constructing a new finless submarine at the Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai to boost its hunt-and-kill capabilities.

According to a report by France-based Naval News on June 4, Vantor satellite images dated June 1 show the vessel under construction at the Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai. The design omits the traditional fin used for observation and communications, with analysts saying it could enhance stealth, manoeuvrability and speed. Retired PLA colonel Yue Gang said Beijing is “seeking the limits of underwater performance”. This marks the second new type of Chinese submarine identified via satellite images this year.

Pakistan inducts first Chinese Hangor-class submarine into navy

30 de abril de 2026 Reportado por IA Imagem gerada por IA

Pakistan has inducted its first Hangor-class submarine into the navy. The commissioning took place at China's Sanya port, with President Asif Ali Zardari as the chief guest. It forms part of a deal with China for a total of eight such submarines.

China state shipbuilder releases photo of large hull

The China State Shipbuilding Corporation released a photo on Thursday showing a massive hull in a dry dock in Guangzhou. Military observers speculate the vessel is a large auxiliary ship for the People's Liberation Army Navy.

Chinese researchers propose wave-powered USVs for distant sea patrols

16 de maio de 2026 Reportado por IA

Two Chinese researchers have recommended the use of wave-powered autonomous vessels for long-term maritime patrols and monitoring in distant waters including the South China Sea.

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India commissions third nuclear submarine INS Aridhaman

India's Navy quietly commissioned its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, INS Aridhaman, in Visakhapatnam on Friday in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The Arihant-class vessel strengthens the country's nuclear triad. Singh described it on social media as 'not words but power'.

Philippine military monitors chinese vessels in west philippine sea

12 de maio de 2026 Reportado por IA

Fifteen chinese warships and 20 coast guard boats were monitored in the west philippine sea from may 4 to 11. The armed forces of the philippines tracked their movements across four key areas.

Philippine Coast Guard to deploy ships and planes against Chinese research vessels

The Philippine Coast Guard announced it will deploy vessels and aircraft to challenge and drive away Chinese research ships conducting unlawful marine scientific research in the West Philippine Sea. Four Chinese vessels were detected operating in Philippine waters without government consent. The PCG emphasized that foreign marine scientific research requires prior government authorization.

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