The rapidly developing coup situation in Sudan may play to Russia’s advantage. The Russian Navy had previously arranged to establish a naval base but the deal was weakened by US diplomatic action.
If it is reborn, the base will greatly improve the Russian Navy’s ability to deploy in the Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf. It is a strategic development with potentially with global consequences.
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Guide To North Korean Navy's Submarine Types
With approximately 70 boats, North Korea has possibly the largest submarine fleet in the World. Rivalled, in terms of numbers, only by the U.S. Navy and China. And while the submarines themselves may be small or antiquated, the men who man them have a proven track record of loyalty, discipline, basic naval competence and aggressive leadership....
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Narco Submarine Stopped By Ecuadorian Navy Sailing Ship
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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New Videos On My Youtube Channel
* Japanese Postwar Submarines (JMSDF)
* The New Stealth Submarines Explained (Quick Guide)
* Submarine Rankings: World's 10 Largest Subs
* What you need to know about the KSS-III Submarine
* Top 5 SSK Submarines and Other Questions (Q&A)
* Apex Predators: AIP Submarines Explained by Covert Shores (Air Independent Propulsion)
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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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