Forgotten Super-Weapon of WW1: Type UC-1 Uboat 
Mine laying submarines are largely forgotten in spite of being one of the most successful weapons of the war. This article will focus on the first German type, the UC-1 Class. It was an elegant, innovative and effective design.... 
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IMINT shows progress on Chinese CV-003 carrier 
Image analysis of China's 3rd aircraft carrier should steady preparations towards launch...
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COMSUBIN reveal underwater vehicles 
Finally, COMSUBIN has shared high quality imagery of some of their historic underwater vehicles...
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Nordenfelt-submarines
Upated Covert Shores Guide to
Nordenfelt steam submarines (1880s)
The Nordenfelt submarines of the 1880s are an underappreciated part of submarine history. They were midway between the human powered submarines of the American Civil War and the gasoline and diesel boats of the 1900s. Much of their technology was ground (sea) breaking...
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The LTTE "narco submarine"
This large low profile vessel (LPV, aka semi-submersible) which appears to be designed for cargo. In many respects the craft is similar to the "narco submarines" used by Colombian cartels....
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Iran deploys MLRS and anti-ship missiles to Strait of Hormuz
Videos are emerging of Iranian rocket and missile systems lined up along beaches, apparently to cover the Strait of Hormuz. They appear to show an assortment of systems including Fajr-5, Fajr-3 MLRS and a Khatam-5 anti-ship missile launcher...
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Narco Subs 101
Covert Shores Guide - updated
Narco submarines
Nacro submarines are increasingly sophisticated. This article lays out the main categories and give examples.Read More >....
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Covert Shores Recognition Guide
Narco Submarines provides a go-to guide to the low-profile vessels used to smuggle narcotics in Latin America and across the Atlantic.
Based on 10 years of research of over 180 reported incidents (1990s-present), this book presents a practical quick reference guide. It includes a detailed taxonomy, type overviews, cutaways, recognition images, photos and profiles.
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Covert Shores Guide
World Heavyweight Torpedoes
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This article will cover contemporary heavyweight (533mm / 21") torpedoes.
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Recent Articles for Forbes
Underwater warfare and similar OSINT / defence analysis topics to a wider audience...
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