{
  "id": 14214358,
  "title": "China is working on a submarine tank that can operate underwater for 2 hours",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/china-is-working-on-a-submarine-tank-that-can-operate-underwater-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T14:00:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3370724/china-working-submarine-tank-can-operate-underwater-2-hours"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A Chinese research team has proposed a design for a submarine tank capable of operating underwater for up to two hours, as part of a broader vision for future armored warfare that emphasizes rapid adaptation to multiple combat environments. The proposed equipment, described in a study published in the peer-reviewed Chinese journal Acta Armamentarii on August 6, is aimed at reducing transition times between reconnaissance and striking missions, as well as improving overall combat effectiveness. The design envisions vehicles that can switch between land, water, air, and electromagnetic environments within seconds, with a targeted OODA decision cycle reduction from 45 seconds for conventional vehicles to just nine seconds. The proposed water module, while not tested for underwater performance in the study, is designed to operate at depths of up to 50 meters for extended periods, with a transition time to land-based configuration estimated at 12 minutes. The researchers claim that this approach could improve amphibious operations, reduce landing operation times by 60 per cent, and enhance overall performance across key areas compared to existing modular armored vehicles.",
  "summary": "A Chinese research team has proposed four types of equipment that could rapidly switch between wartime environments, including operating deep under water for long periods, as multi-domain combat is set to develop in the coming decades. The “heterogeneous” equipment is designed to exceed conventional armoured vehicles by rapidly reconfiguring physical modules and functions within seconds for…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Reuters Business via SCMP",
        "title": "China is working on a submarine tank that can operate underwater for 2 hours",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/china-is-working-on-a-submarine-tank-that-can-operate-underwater-for-14216040",
        "published": "2026-10-13T14:00:08.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}