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The Chinese balloon flying over the United States is getting headlines. The Chinese government has admitted it is their's but claim that it is civilian in nature and that the overflight is accidental.
There is very strong circumstantial evidence that these are military related 'spy balloons' and that there is a pattern of operation going back at least a year...
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U.S. Navy & CIA Submarine Launched Spy Balloons
A stray Chinese ‘weather balloon’ (yeah right) gallivanting across America is a curious reminder of the underreported would have balloon warfare.
During the Cold War the U.S. Navy was, with the CiA, experimenting with launching similar balloons from a submarine...
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Unusually Large Narco Submarine Found
Venezuelan government forces have captured an unusual narco submarine. The large twin-motor vessel was under construction in the jungle.
Its size, twin motors and construction site open up the possibility that this is actually another transatlantic craft.
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Unidentified Object On Chinese Navy Nuclear Missile Submarine
An interesting video has surfaced on Chinese social media, shared on Twitter here, of a Chinese Navy (PLAN) Type-094 Jin Class ballistic missile submarine. The submarine is seen on the surface with one of the starboard (right) missile hatches open.
Behind that, on the aft of the raised missile deck casing, is an unidentified structure.
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Ukraine War Navy Recognition Quiz
This quiz covers warships and other naval vessels currently operating in the Black Sea as part of the war. Both Russian and Ukrainian types are shown.
Think you know your warships and submarines? Take the quiz!
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Fake Position Reported For Russian Navy Cruiser Ustinov
One of the Russian Navy's two remaining SLAVA Class cruisers, Marshal Ustinov, has appeared on AIS (automated identification system). The reported position is in the Norwegian Sea, near where some Russian warships have been operating.
The AIS data is false however...
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Types Of Armored Vehicle Quiz
Is this a tank?!!?!??!
Think you know your Tanks from your recce vehicles? Take the quiz!
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Further Expansion Of China's Nuclear Submarine Shipyard
In recent years China has been rapidly increasing its warship building capacity. This includes a major expansion of the Huludao (Bohai) shipyard on the Bohai Sea in northern China.
Now a new harbor is being added, possibly to accommodate the increased production of nuclear submarines...
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Russia Adds Even More Anti-Maritime Drone Defenses In Sevastopol
The October 29 Ukrainian attack on Sevastopol, using 'maritime drones' has had a dramatic impact on the Russian Navy. Now a new defensive boom has been added across the inner harbor.
The floating boom can make it difficult for the maritime drones.
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Iran's First Carrier Expected To Be Launched In 2023
Work is progressing on the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' first aircraft carrier. The 240 meter long drone carrier is based on a large merchant ship hull. Two of the vessels are expected to be built, the Shahid Mahdavi and Shahid Bagheri...
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