Mysterious Chinese Submarine Without Conning Tower Spotted by Satellite in Shanghai

Satellite images from May 31 and June 1, 2026 revealed a novel submarine at the Jiangnan shipyard in Shanghai, lacking a conning tower. According to researcher H.I. Sutton and Naval News, this design enhances hydrodynamics and stealth. The vessel is about 120 meters long with an X-shaped rudder. Experts are debating between nuclear propulsion or an anaerobic system combined with a low-power reactor.