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China constructs large Arctic-capable vessel for People's Liberation Army Navy

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The People's Liberation Army Navy is constructing a large vessel, described as a 'mothership,' at the Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai. The craft is approximately 669ft long and features a well deck and a cradle-like platform designed to launch and retrieve underwater vehicles. The vessel is reportedly designed with features advantageous for challenging Arctic environments.

From aol.co.uk

Why it matters

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The vessel's design coincides with China's increasing development of sizeable uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs). The capability to launch and recover large UUVs at sea could enable extended operational periods for the People's Liberation Army Navy, which uses shipyards in Shanghai to build its fleet.

From aol.co.uk

Who's involved

  • People's Liberation Army NavyThe People's Liberation Army Navy is the operator of the vessel.
  • ShanghaiShanghai is the location where the vessel is being constructed.
  • ChinaChina provides the industrial and political base for the People's Liberation Army Navy.

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