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Chinese submarine drone found in Indonesia; possible covert mission suspected Chinese submarine drone found in Indonesia; possible covert mission suspected
A fisherman in Indonesia found the Chinese UUV around Selayar Island in South Sulawesi. The submarine has mechanisms to collect essential hydrographic data. 11:21 AM
Indonesia, in recent years has found a few uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUV). The most recent spotting of one, was near Selayar Island in South Sulawesi. Experts believe that it is most likely a Chinese submarine drone in waters on a strategic maritime route from the South China Sea to Australia. It was found on December 20 and was transferred to the military after a few days.
Chinese submarine drone found recently in Indonesia; collects hydrographic data Chinese submarine drone found recently in Indonesia; collects hydrographic data
A fisherman in Indonesia found the Chinese UUV around Selayar Island in South Sulawesi. The submarine has mechanisms to collect essential hydrographic data. 11:15 AM
Indonesia, in recent years has found a few uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUV). The most recent spotting of one, was near Selayar Island in South Sulawesi. Experts believe that it is most likely a Chinese submarine drone in waters on a strategic maritime route from the South China Sea to Australia. It was found on December 20 and was transferred to the military after a few days.
India, Japan and US devise underwater system to counter Chinese submarine threat
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By Atul Aneja
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) As 2020 dawns, India and its friends in its neighbourhood have to be vigilant against the threat posed by Sea Wing underwater drones. These are Chinese underwater glide vehicles, used for snooping, under the cover of performing scientific research.
On December 20 an Indonesia fisherman, netted an object that appeared to have the trappings of a Chinese underwater drone, the website thedrive.com reported.
The “catch” has raised suspicion that the Chinese are already tracking movement of ships between the South China Sea and the Indian Ocean. This is alarming as these are key channels of international shipping in the Indo-Pacific-an ocean stretch that has so far been dominated by the United States. By raking up territorial claims in the South China Sea and fastening to toe holds in the Indian Ocean, in maritime nations such as Myanmar, Sri La
Fisher finds a drone on possible covert mission
LONELY EXPLORER: The underwater drone, believed to be a Chinese-made Sea Wing, could have been mapping possible routes for navy submarines, an analyst said
By Helen Davidson / The Guardian, TAIPEI
An Indonesian fisher has found what experts said is likely a Chinese submarine drone in waters on a strategic maritime route from the South China Sea to Australia.
According to Indonesian media reports, the uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) was found on Sunday last week near Selayar Island in South Sulawesi. Six days later it was handed to police and transferred to the Indonesian military.