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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Narco Submarines
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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Guide-to-heavyweight-533mm-torpedoes
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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NMRS Underwater Drone in North Korea An often misunderstood object on display next to the USS Pueblo in Pyongyang, North Korea, is possibly a US Navy NMRS unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV)..
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Chinese Type-075 Class LPD
China's second amphibious carrier, the Type-075 LHD, could be launched as soon as April based on #OSINT of the construction progress....
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MSUBs-Moray-XLUUV
British extra-large UUV: Moray MORAY is a multi-role XLUUV (extra-large unmanned underwater vehicle) designed for both combat and reconnaissance. Its modular design allows for ASW, ASuW, MCM and ISR mission fits... 
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Transatlantic NarcoSub cutaway
Low Profile vessel (LPV) was intercepted by the USCG Cutter Valiant in the early hours of 1st September.. and more...
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