The latest military parade in the North Korean capital showcased yet another new missile.
The days when observers mocked North Korean missile capabilities feel long gone...
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Russia's Unique 110-Year-Old Ship, Kommuna
The vintage rescue ship Kommuna has a long and at times distinguished career. Now 110 years old, she finds herself in active duty in the Russian-Ukraine war.
Kommuna is one of the more interesting ships afloat today
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Wreck Site For Moskva Cruiser (Coordinates)
Using open source intelligence (OSINT), the location of the wreck of Moskva has been provisionally identified.
And other updates
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Russia Deploys Unusual 110-Year-Old Ship To Investigate Moskva Wreck
Since it was sunk by Ukrainian missiles on April 13-14, analysts have been watching for signs of a salvage operation on Moskva. The once-mighty SLAVA Class cruiser is the largest warship to be lost in combat for decades.
It now appears that the vintage rescue ship Kommuna has been deployed.
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Russian Submarines Launching Kalibr Cruise Missiles At Ukraine
A steady stream of Kalibr cruise missiles is one of the Russian Navy's major contributions to the Ukraine invasion. Launching missiles is a visible symbol for the Russian Navy, often featured on Ministry of Defense videos.
But not all of the missile launches are so visible. Literally.
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China Shows New Hypersonic Missile On Type-055 Cruiser For First Time
The Chinese Navy (PLAN) has been showing off its maturing capabilities. A video released today and shared on social media shows a new missile being launched from a Type-055 Renhai Class cruiser.
It appears to be the hypersonic YJ-21 anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM).
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Moskva Sinking: Images Reveal Once Powerful Russian Navy Ship On Fire
The first images of the stricken Russian Navy cruiser Moskva are emerging. They show the once-mighty warship listing to port (left). Smoke is pouring out of the superstructure and there are signs of fires.
A quick analysis of what we are seeing.
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OSINT Suggests Around Half Of Moskva's Crew Killed Or Injured
UPDATED Apr 17
The Russian Ministry of Defense released a video showing a parade of the Moskva's crew. This follows the loss of the Russian Navy's Black Sea Fleet flagship, reportedly to Ukrainian missiles, on April 13/14.
It makes sober watching.
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Satellite Imagery Shows Progress In China's New Submarine Construction
Fresh satellite imagery shows steady progress at China's new submarine construction facility. The new Maxar imagery has been uploaded to Google Earth. It is very recent, less than a month old, which is unusual for the platform.
Fortunately, some interesting things can be observed.
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Russian Oligarch’s Ginormous Yacht Arrives In Unlikely Hiding Place
Russian Oligarchs are used to a life of luxury, sometimes owning multiple massive yachts. Yet since many countries have sanctioned key Oligarchs, the yachts have been on the run.
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