Secret revolutionary submarine spotted in Guangzhou ; Concern looms large in South China Sea

BEIJING: Satellite images of China's secretive giant submarine are out. The submarine, believed to be the world's largest, was discovered on a floating dock at the Guangzhou Shipyard in southern China. Famous naval expert HI Sutton states that the submarine is 148 feet long and 15 feet wide. Moreover, the submarine comes with a unique design; never tried before by any nation.

Large X-shaped rudders give the ship a modern look. It is believed that there is no nuclear element in it. It is estimated that the new model is the first unmanned surface vessel in the world, which was presented in Shanghai in 2019.

China is adept at secretly manufacturing military equipment. The product is not fully developed and its specifications are not released. The submarine will be smaller than the diesel-electric submarines normally built. This would help in shallow water operations. It is reported to have torpedo tubes and a sonar array making it capable of attacking other ships and submarines. The new submarine may be used by special forces or for sea warfare.

China is the number one manufacturer of giant unmanned surface vessels. China currently has five unmanned submarines. China's new submarine is estimated to be eight times larger than the US Navy's Orca XLUUV. HI Sutton also expressed concern about China likely using this submarine to exert more domination in the South China Sea.