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China Unveils SDV-01, Boosting Naval Power at Defense Show

2/10/2026

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At the World Defence Show in Riyadh (Feb. 10–14, 2026), China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) unveiled the SDV-01, a surface-to-subsurface delivery vehicle for frogman operations.
The event signals a significant Chinese presence, with naval weapons on display as China expands its blue-water fleet.
The unveiling underscores Beijing's aim to boost military capabilities in the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait.

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Story summary

At the World Defence Show in Riyadh (Feb. 10–14, 2026), China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) unveiled the SDV-01, a surface-to-subsurface delivery vehicle for frogman operations.
The event signals a significant Chinese presence, with naval weapons on display as China expands its blue-water fleet.
The unveiling underscores Beijing's aim to boost military capabilities in the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait.