Second Supercarrier for Underwater Drones Under Construction at a Shipyard in Southern China

According to clashreport, on October 18, 2026 Beijing time, photos show that a second Chinese vessel, believed to be intended as a mother ship for ultra-large underwater drones, is under construction at a shipyard in southern China. Unlike the first ship, which was launched at the Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai, this hull is being built at a different shipyard, further demonstrating China's expanding capacity for supporting underwater unmanned equipment.