Not what you expect to hear, this might be unique. A modern-day smuggler's boat was interdicted by a navy operated sailing ship in the Pacific.
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Mystery Missile Could Point To Change In North Korea's Submarine Strategy
North Korea unveils so many new missiles that it is hard to keep up. For submarine launched missiles, which are one of the key focuses, the trend has been bigger and bigger.
Now a new missile has been displayed at an internal arms show. It is something of a mystery...
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Naval Group Reveal XLUUV Demonstrator
Described as an 'Oceanic Underwater Drone Demonstrator', French defense giant Naval Group's entry into the XLUUV arena is impressive. The innovative design uses sleek whale-like lines, reminiscent of the SMX-31 concept...
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The Submarine Which Came In From The Cold: Belgorod Under Cover
Russia’s latest super-massive submarine, K-329 Belgorod, has been returned to the sheds.
This answers a small Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) mystery...
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3 Chinese Navy Ships of Interest in Sanya (Not The Carrier)
There is a tendency to focus on aircraft carriers and other major warships. Looking beyond them, there are sometimes some very interesting ships nearby.
In close concert with China's second aircraft carrier, CV-17 Shandong, at Sanya in the South China Sea, are three of these. A massive space tracking ship, a spy ship and a unique type of support ship only used by the Chinese Navy (PLAN)...
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OSINT: China's Radar Cross-Section Test Facility For Stealth Aircraft
China is developing a large number of low-observable ('stealth') aircraft and uncrewed air vehicles. These include flying wing designs such as the GJ-11 and CH-7 designs. However in order to validate their stealth qualities, a large radar test facility has had to be built.
I do not normally do OSINT (open source intelligence) pieces on aviation topics but this one is interesting. So let's go a bit off-topic...
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Mystery Stealth Boat in Gulfport, Mississippi Partially Identified
A candid photo of a previously unreported low-observable (stealth) boat has surfaced on social media. The catamaran is seen being lifted into (or possibly out of) the water at Gulfport, Mississippi.
the new vessel can be characterized as a catamaran version of the US Navy's CCA (Combatant Craft Assault), at least in appearance...
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Nuclear Submarines - Quick Guide To An Important Difference
Following the announcement that Australia will acquire "nuclear submarines" through the AUKUS partnership, some confusion has arisen. Many observers, some apparently deliberately, have invited confusion and speculation by implying that it means nuclear armed submarines.
This quick chart should hopefully help clear things up for those less familiar with submarine matters.
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OSINT - 4 Russian Navy Improved-KILO Class Submarines In Tartus, Syria
There are currently 5 Russian Navy Pr.636.3 Improved KILO Class submarines in the Mediterranean. Analysis of Open sources confirms that four of them are in Tartus, Syria..
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