In the Navy:The Role of Advanced Sea Mines in Future Conflicts
Sea, where unsophisticated, Soviet-era contact mines have threatened grain shipments, and may have staved off a Russian amphibious assault on Odessa.Estimates of sea mine stockpiles vary, but Russia is thought to possess as many as a quarter million, with eighty thousand for China, fifty thousand for North Korea, and between three and six thousand for Iran. China has demonstrated a particular interest in offensive mining, and may possess as many as thirty different variants in its inventory, including encapsulated torpedo mines and rocket-propelled rising mines.Lying in stark contrast is the US. Navy&rsquo
North Korea Tests New Nuclear-capable Underwater Drone
North Korea has tested a new nuclear-capable underwater attack drone, state media reported on Friday, as leader Kim Jong Un warned joint military drills by South Korea and the U.S. should stop.During the test, the new North Korean drone cruised underwater at a depth of 80 to 150 metres (260-500 feet) for over 59 hours and detonated a non-nuclear payload in waters off its east coast on Thursday, North Korean state news agency KCNA said.Analysts say North Korea is showing off its increasingly diverse nuclear threats to Washington and Seoul, though they are sceptical whether the underwater vehicle is
European Countries Helping Taiwan with Submarine Project
program, a move widely seen as helping Taiwan secure major components, though it is unclear which U.S. companies are involved.In a statement late Friday, Taiwan’s Defense Ministry denied a report in U.S.-based publication The National Interest, which cited Taiwanese news reports from 2019, that North Korea had discussed helping Taiwan with the submarines.“In the development of our submarines there has never been, there is not now and will never be any contact with North Korea; assistance is all provided by important countries in Europe and the United States,” it said, without giving
Kraken Completes Sea Tests of KATFISH with Elbit Systems
; that wait in deep water for a ship to pass overhead, then ascend until they’re within range to fire a torpedo. There are reports that China is working on an anti-aircraft mine that can detect a low-flying helicopter and launch a missile at it. Iran is reported to own over 6,000 naval mines, North Korea has 50,000, China 100,000 or so and Russia is estimated to own over 250,000. There could be well over 500,000 naval mines in worldwide military inventories.For over a century, clearing mines has been a brutal, crude and close-up business. For over twenty years, leading navies have been increasing
'Treasure Ship' Discovery Claim Raises Eyebrows
who signed up to use the exchange. It promised additional coins to those who helped sign up others.Park said Shinil Group’s intention was to donate 10 percent of the treasure to South Korean President Moon Jae-in’s job creation efforts, as well as to inter-Korean development projects with North Korea.South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Services on Wednesday warned against “overheated” investment.“Investors need to be cautious as it’s possible they could suffer massive losses if they bank on rumors without concrete facts regarding the recovery of a treasure ship
OCEANS Conference Returns to Aberdeen
of the presentation will be the potential and challenges of integrating new developments on current commercial autonomous platforms. There will be several technical sessions on the topics featuring original papers from experts and practitioners in the field from Scotland through to U.S., North Korea, China and more
North Korea Test Fires Submarine Missile
North Korea test fired a submarine-based ballistic missile (SLBM) from its east coast on Wednesday, CNN reports quoting South Korean authorities. The missile flew about 500 kilometres before splashing into the Sea of Japan — the first missile of its kind to reach such a distance. The launch took place at 5:30 a.m. local time, according to a statement from the South Korean Foreign Ministry. The South Korean government and experts said the launch showed technical progress in the North's SLBM program. Having the ability to fire a missile from a submarine
Virginia-Class Submarine Named USS Iowa
shot fired during the Spanish American War's Battle of Santiago. The third Iowa (BB 61) was commissioned in 1943 and earned 11 battle stars - nine for World War II and two for the Korean War - for campaigns in places from the Marshall Islands, Saipan, Rota, Okinawa, the Philippines and North Korea. After returning from combat, Iowa served the remainder of her days running training cruises and operational exercises before being decommissioned in 1958. It was then re-commissioned in 1984 to help expand the size of the Fleet during the Cold War and then decommissioned a final time in 1990
North Korea Test-Fires Sophisticated Anti-Ship Missile
North Korea has test-fired a new a new "ultra-precision" intelligent anti-ship cruise missile demonstrating the increased capability of its naval forces. The exercise was carried out by its East Sea fleet, Pyongyang's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported. Images published by Pyongyang's newspaper today also showed leader Kim Jong-un observing the missile being fired from a small naval vessel. "The ultra-precision anti-ship rocket blasted off from a rocket boat. The intelligent rocket precisely sought, tracked and hit the 'enemy' ship after taking a
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