Reported 9 months ago
On June 26, 2024, at 7:42 AM, 'Yuyuan Tantian' under China Central Television (CCTV) reported through its news Weibo account about the Chinese maritime authorities retrieving a submersible dropped by a US military reconnaissance aircraft in the South China Sea. The submersible was identified as an underwater detection device from defense contractor Ultra Electronics, capable of detecting movements of Chinese submarines and engaging in electronic signal operations against them. The incident has raised tensions as it follows a recent clash between Chinese maritime authorities and the Philippine Navy, potentially escalating into direct conflict between the US and China in the region.
Source: YAHOO