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Scientists used autonomous underwater vehicles to map the underside of Antarctica's Dotson Ice Shelf, revealing complex terrain and uneven melting patterns driven by warm ocean currents. During a follow-up mission in 2024, the vehicle disappeared, raising concerns about the stability of ice shelves and their role in sea level rise, as melting accelerates in specific areas.
North Korea conducted long-range cruise missile tests to demonstrate its nuclear deterrence capabilities amid preparations for a major party congress, with recent advancements including a nuclear-powered submarine, as tensions with the U.S. and South Korea persist.
An autonomous submarine exploring Antarctica's Dotson Ice Shelf discovered complex under-ice structures and warm water channels that influence melting patterns, but the mission ended with the submarine's disappearance, highlighting the challenges and importance of understanding ice-ocean interactions for predicting sea level rise.
Ukraine claims to have used underwater drones to hit and disable a Russian missile submarine in Novorossiysk, Russia, marking a historic first, though Russia denies any damage. The attack targeted a Kilo-class submarine in a strategic Black Sea port, signaling a significant development in Ukraine's naval capabilities amid ongoing tensions and peace negotiations.
President Trump announced that the US will repatriate two survivors of a strike on a drug-carrying submarine in the Caribbean, which was loaded with narcotics, and confirmed at least two deaths in the attack. The US has conducted multiple recent strikes on vessels suspected of drug trafficking, aiming to curb drug flow from Latin America, amid heightened tensions with Venezuela. Human rights groups criticize these strikes as extrajudicial killings.
NATO chief Mark Rutte humorously commented on the condition of Russia's naval fleet, specifically joking about a Russian submarine, Novorossiysk, which Moscow claims was conducting a scheduled transit despite reports of technical issues and leaks. The incident highlights ongoing tensions and military activities in the region, with NATO monitoring Russian naval movements in the English Channel and North Sea.
An advanced submersible named Ran, used by researchers to explore the Dotson Ice Shelf in Antarctica, has mysteriously disappeared after discovering significant underwater structures. The 2022 mission revealed intricate ice formations and highlighted the role of subsurface currents in glacial melting, emphasizing the urgency of addressing climate change. Despite the loss of Ran during a 2024 mission, the data collected remains crucial for understanding ice dynamics and sea level rise. The incident underscores the need for more robust technology for future explorations.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos expressed concern over the presence of a Russian attack submarine near the country's coast in the disputed South China Sea, describing it as 'very worrisome.' The submarine, identified as UFA 490, was spotted 148 kilometers west of Cape Calavite. The Philippine military dispatched a plane and warship to the area, but the submarine's crew claimed they were waiting for better weather to proceed to Vladivostok. Despite the incident, the Philippine Navy stated it was not alarming, though the submarine's advanced missile capabilities were noted.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed concern over the presence of a Russian Kilo-class submarine in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea. The submarine, identified as UFA 490, was reportedly waiting for better weather conditions to proceed to Vladivostok, Russia. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region, particularly between Manila and Beijing, amid overlapping territorial claims and recent military exercises by China and Russia.
Researchers have located the wreck of the WWII submarine USS Harder at the bottom of the South China Sea, largely intact except for damage to its conning tower. The discovery was made by the Lost 52 Project, which aims to find and memorialize all 52 US submarines sunk during the war. The Harder, known for its audacious attacks and significant number of enemy kills, was sunk by Japan in 1944. The find underscores the importance of underwater photogrammetry and robotic technology in deep-sea exploration.
The USS Harder, a U.S. Navy submarine sunk during World War II, has been located 3,000 feet underwater off the coast of Luzon, Philippines, by the Lost 52 Project. The submarine, which earned a legendary reputation under Cmdr. Samuel D. Dealey, was found relatively intact except for damage from a Japanese depth charge. The discovery honors the 79 crew members who perished and highlights the submarine's significant contributions to the war effort.
The same crane, known as the Chesapeake 1000 or "Chessy," that helped the CIA retrieve part of a sunken Soviet submarine in the 1970s is now tasked with clearing debris from a fatal bridge collapse in Baltimore. The CIA mission, known as "Project Azorian," aimed to recover intelligence from the sunken sub, but faced challenges and was partially successful. The crane, originally named Sun 800, played a crucial role in constructing the specialized ship used for the mission and has since been repurposed for various construction projects, including the current urgent task of clearing the Baltimore shipping channels and building a new bridge.
Audio of rhythmic tapping sounds, initially thought to be a sign of survivors from the Titan submersible, has been released by the Royal Canadian Air Force for a new documentary about the Titan Sub Disaster. The tapping sounds were detected during a frantic search for the sub after it was destroyed during a dive to the Titanic shipwreck, claiming the lives of its crew and passengers. Investigations later revealed that the sub's carbon fibre hull had imploded, and OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush, who perished in the disaster, had ignored safety warnings.
Britain's Defense Secretary Grant Shapps reassured lawmakers that the country's nuclear deterrent program remains functional despite reports of a failed Trident II missile test off the coast of Florida. The missile, launched from a Royal Navy submarine, reportedly experienced an anomaly during the test, but Shapps emphasized the effectiveness and reliability of the U.K.'s nuclear deterrent. Critics have raised concerns about the cost and reliability of the program, while the Ministry of Defense maintains that at least one British nuclear-armed ballistic missile submarine has been patrolling the seas since the system was deployed in 1969.
A test-firing of a Trident II D5 nuclear missile from the British submarine HMS Vanguard failed last month, with Defense Secretary Grant Shapps and other top officials on board. This marks the second Trident test failure for the Royal Navy, with the previous incident occurring in 2016. Despite the misfire, Shapps assured lawmakers that there are no implications for the reliability of the wider Trident missile systems and stockpiles, and that the UK's deterrent remains effective. The US Navy, which also operates the Trident D5, has not experienced similar issues.