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OSINT: Identification Of Type-039 Song & Yuan Class Submarines
The Type-039A/B Yuan Class submarine is the most numerous, modern and capable Chinese non-nuclear submarine. It is displacing the older Ming and Song classes, and imported KILO class. Since it was first identified in May 2021, the latest Type-039C submarine has moved into the mainstream.
This analysis, using satellite imagery publicly available on Google Earth, shows that it is possible to positively identify the 'C' model...
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Maximizing Bang For Bucks: Ukraine’s New Low-Cost Strike Drones
How do you turn a length of plastic plumbing pipe, some wood, plastic wrapping and some water bottles into a strategic weapon? Ukraine's growing array of long-range attack drones are evolving to be much cheaper to build.
This may allow much larger and more frequent strikes...
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Iranian Fateh Class Submarine Proposed With AIP
Iran has displayed a version of their first indigenous full-size submarine, the Fateh Class, with AIP (Air Independent Power). The Iranians plan to install the AIP on the first Fateh.
If it is deemed successful, it could be installed on subsequent boats...
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Russian Navy's Deceptive Camouflage In Black Sea Not Effective Against Infrared
The dramatic footage of the attack on the Russian warship Sergei Kotov on March 4 has a useful OSINT (open source intelligence) angle.
The suggestion that the deceptive camouflage, black paint on the bow and stern, is for infrared stealth now seems much less likely...
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Myanmar's Mystery Submarine
The Myanmar Navy has acquired two patrol submarines in recent years. Firstly an KILO Class submarine from India, and then a MING Class submarine from China. But there is another third boat...
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Russia's New 'Afalina' Maritime Drone Is RC 'Bat Boat' Toy
Russian media has revealed the 'Afalina' uncrewed surface vessel (USV) to rival the Ukrainian Sea Baby and Magura types. The Russian version, actually a sub-scale prototype, is shown being put through its paces on a calm lake.
The prototype actually bears a striking resemblance to a remote control model of one of Ocke Mannerfelt's famous ‘bat boat’...
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Photos Of First Trans-Pacific Narco Submarine Caught Heading To Australia
A "narco-submarine", was interdicted by Colombian Forces on February 14 2024. It was carrying some 4 tonnes of cocaine.
Subsequent reports from the court proceedings suggest that it was destined for Australia....
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First Sighting Of British Banshee Jet-Powered Drone In Ukraine
At least one British-made Banshee target drone has been reported crashed behind Russian lines. The Banshee Jet 80 is a high-performance twin jet drone.
In Ukrainian service it is likely being used as a one-way attack drone (OWA-UAV) to strike high value targets deep behind the front line...
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Notes On Emerging Iranian / Houthi Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle (UUV) Threat
CENTCOM has announced that it has "successfully conducted five self-defense strikes against ... one unmanned underwater vessel (UUV)"
The most likely candidate for the Houthi supply at this point is a torpedo-like drone which has featured in several propaganda videos...
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