"China's clandestine submarine caves." Topic
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Tango01 | 01 Nov 2014 10:31 p.m. PST |
Beneath the surface of the South China Sea off the tropical Chinese resort island of Hainan, an underwater tunnel guides submarines into a lair reminiscent of a James Bond spy movie. From this pen the subs can venture in and out of the contested South China Sea hidden from the prying eyes of reconnaissance planes deployed by the U.S. Navy, which for the past half century has enjoyed almost unfettered access to the waters, say military watchers who cite satellite images of the area…" Full article and video here link Amicalement Armand |
Chortle | 02 Nov 2014 2:01 a.m. PST |
We need another puppet movie by the South Park people. This time with China, and involving sub pens.
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skippy0001 | 02 Nov 2014 3:02 a.m. PST |
Putting a satellite low in the horizon enables surveillance into a subpen-we've done it to the Russians. Another reason to have nuclear torpedoes. |
GarrisonMiniatures | 02 Nov 2014 3:11 a.m. PST |
Come on, now you're duplicating your own posts! TMP link "Beneath the surface of the South China Sea off the tropical Chinese resort island of Hainan, an underwater tunnel guides submarines into a lair reminiscent of a James Bond spy movie. From this pen the subs can venture in and out of the contested South China Sea hidden from the prying eyes of reconnaissance planes deployed by the U.S. Navy, which for the past half century has enjoyed almost unfettered access to the waters, say military watchers who cite satellite images of the area. The fleet of diesel and nuclear-powered submarines reflects President Xi Jinping's efforts to ensure the security of sea lanes vital for feeding the economic growth on which the nation's stability rests. It's also provoked discomfort among neighbors bruised by China's approach to territorial disputes…" Full article here |
Chortle | 02 Nov 2014 5:20 a.m. PST |
@GarrisonMiniatures You are watching the Tango highlights channel. |
Mako11 | 02 Nov 2014 10:42 a.m. PST |
I suspect they cannot avoid the secret SOSUS listening array(s), and our subs in the area though. |
Tango01 | 02 Nov 2014 3:19 p.m. PST |
LOL! (smile) Amicalement Armand |
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