At the 2026 World Defense Exhibition (WDS) taking place from December 8th to 12th, 2026 in Saudi Arabia, China displayed the latest combat submarine model.
The warship named SDV-01 is manufactured by the State Shipbuilding Industry Corporation of China (CSSC).
SDV-01 is a type of combat vehicle with the task of transporting frogmen and special forces from the water surface to the underwater combat environment. The ship has the ability to carry many special forces to perform tasks such as combat diving, underwater sabotage and reconnaissance.
At the 2026 World Defense Exhibition, China introduced many naval weapon systems. These products are increasingly attracting attention in the context of the Chinese navy promoting the building of an offshore force and expanding shipbuilding capabilities.
The appearance of the SDV-01 this time is a rare overseas debut of China's secret weapon system. This move shows Beijing's ambition to develop and commercialize special underwater combat technology, not only serving domestic needs but also aiming for the international market.
WDS 2026 is one of the largest defense exhibitions in the world, held periodically in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event has the participation of hundreds of businesses from all over the world, displaying leading defense technologies and promoting international cooperation in the field of security - military.
