Second suspected Chinese drone mothership spotted in Guangzhou, signaling fleet development

A second Chinese vessel suspected of being designed to launch and recover large underwater drones has appeared in Guangzhou, following a similar ship seen at a Shanghai shipyard last month. This suggests Beijing may be developing a fleet of specialized motherships to extend undersea operations beyond coastal waters. The pattern indicates a deliberate program rather than a one-off prototype, though the vessels' exact capabilities remain unconfirmed.