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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North Korea's New Missile Submarine: Hero Kim Gun-ok
North Korea is known for its large fleet of outdated submarines. The backbone of its patrol submarine force are approximately 15-20 ROMEO class boats. They have poor stealth, weak sensors and limited endurance. Yet when competently commanded they still represent a serious threat to shipping.
What is more, North Korea has begun re building them into more more dangerous submarines...
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Ukraine's Sleek New Jet-Powered Attack Drone Seen For First Time
A new type of Ukrainian long range drone has appeared in Russia. A crashed example of the jet powered drone was shared on Russian social media. It is evidently a type of one-way attack drone (OWA-UAV).
The drone is interesting in several ways...
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Mystery Vessel Seen In San Diego Likely U.S. Navy 'Narco Sub' Transport
A mysterious vessel observed in San Diego harbor appears to be a prototype low-profile transport drone (USV - uncrewed surface vessel). The design is strongly reminiscent of many so-called "narco submarines".
Like so much in this field, most of it is hidden below the surface...
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First Image Of Iranian / Houthi Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile (ASBM) In Action
The Greek-owned bulk carrier Zografia was hit in the Red Sea on January 16 2024. It was sailing from Vietnam to Israel at the time.
A video has emerged of the moments the missile struck. It is possible to say from this that it was an anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) fired from the direction of Yemen...
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Drone Warfare's New Angle: Iran's Shaheds Become Low-Cost Anti-Ship Missiles
Iran’s IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) are known for their outlandish claims and propaganda equipment parades. Despite the hype much of their equipment and tactics should be taken seriously. Especially in hybrid warfare scenarios which are currently playing out in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean.
A new emerging threat is attack drones which can hit moving ships...
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Drones Over Ukraine: Test Your Identification Skills
How well can you tell you the Ukrainian and Russian drones (UAVs) apart? This quiz will present you with various types. All are in use in the war...
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