May 24 saw a major amphibious demonstration by the Russian Navy in the Black Sea. This is an exercise where their landing ships are used to threaten an amphibious assault. This stresses the Ukrainian defenses and creates uncertainty.
The demonstration is visible in a Sentinel-2 satellite overpass of the western Black Sea
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Russian Navy's Way Around Turkey Closing The Bosporus To Its Warships, Literally
When Turkey closed the Bosporus to Russian warships it made headlines. It seriously restricts Russia's ability to move its warships around, limiting which warships can directly participate in its invasion of Ukraine.
But there is a trick up Russia's sleeve...
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Suspicious Super Go-Fast Boats Seen Loitering Off Taiwanese Island
Taiwanese media has reported that four boats were observed acting suspiciously near one of the county's small islands. The vessels are super-go fasts, a custom type used by smugglers in the region.
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OSINT: Iran's IRGC Getting Massive New Ship
The Iranian military is continuing its love affair with large forward base ships. The IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard) are commissioning a new vessel, the I.R.I.S. Shahid Mahdavi (110-3)
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Snakehead: The U.S. Navy's Large Submarine-Deployable Underwater Drone
The Snakehead LDUUV (large displacement underwater vehicle) is entering service with the U.S. Navy. Approximately the same size as a SEAL delivery vehicle (SDV), it can be carried by submarines equipped with a dry deck shelter (DDS).
It marks the maturing of U.S. Navy technology and doctrine of underwater drones.
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The Raptor's Tale: Latest Russian Assault Boat Destroyed May Be '002'
A video released by the Ukrainian armed forces shows that Russia has lost another two assault boats.
One of the two appears to be painted white. This matches a specific Raptor which was seen heading towards the Black Sea prior to the war.
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Australian Navy To Build 3 Extra-Large Drone Submarines
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) is going big in the uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) game. The Australian Department of Defence is joining with American company Anduril to develop an XLAUV
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First Time Rare Fully-Submersible Narco Submarine Caught
Just when our eyes are fixed on the Ukraine War, a narco submarine surfaces on the other side of the world.
A narco submarine discovered on the Arauca River is unusual and significant in 3 ways
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Russian TV Segment On Poseidon Nuclear Torpedo Destroying Britain Is Misleading
A segment aired on Russia-1, a state-owned TV channel, appears to be aimed at a British audience. The video amounts to a threat, showing how the Poseidon nuclear-armed torpedo could be used to destroy Britain.
Poseidon is to be taken very seriously. But this video should not.
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Oligarch's Luxury Mega-Yacht Nord, Cutaway
The luxurious world of super yachts is incredibly secretive. Especially those owned by Russian Oligarchs. Part of an elite among elites, this top-tier have features worthy of a Bond villain. Mini-submarines, amphibious vessels, helicopters and remote vehicles.
Motor Yacht Nord, often described as a warship in a tuxedo, is one of the most impressive.
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