A remotely operated submersible drone, believed to be of Chinese origin, was recovered by fishermen off the coast of Masbate, Philippines. The drone, marked “HY-119,” is suspected to be part of a Chinese underwater navigation and communication system. The Philippine Navy is investigating the device.
Members of the Philippine National Police Bicol Regional Office inspect an underwater drone recovered by fishermen in Masbate on December 30, 2024. The Philippine Navy is investigating a remotely operated submersible drone, suspected to be of Chinese origin, recovered by local fishermen off the coast of San Pascual, Masbate earlier this week.
The drone is reportedly capable of transmitting data, voice messages, and navigation information between underwater vessels, surface units, and satellites. Trinidad commended the vigilance of local fisherfolk and maritime stakeholders in reporting the suspicious find.
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