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"Russia's First Direct Action Against the West"
international-relations1 year ago

"Russia's First Direct Action Against the West"

Reports suggest that undersea cables in the Bab el Mandeb have been severed, potentially by a covert underwater operation, raising concerns about increasing threats to undersea infrastructure. Denmark has ended its investigation into the Nord Stream attacks, while Germany remains interested in the case. The lack of finger-pointing has led to various conspiracy theories. The author speculates that Russia may have been involved in the cable cutting, highlighting the need for Western nations to enhance their capabilities to deter, detect, and respond to such threats.

U.S. Navy Investigates Cause of R/V Petrel Dry Dock Incident.
military2 years ago

U.S. Navy Investigates Cause of R/V Petrel Dry Dock Incident.

The US Navy is investigating the incident where the R/V Petrel, a service-owned research vessel, toppled over while in dry dock in Scotland, injuring at least 33 people. The ship was purchased by the Navy in September 2022 for $12.4 million and was undergoing maintenance and inspections when the incident occurred. The ship was previously owned by late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen and was used in several shipwreck research missions. The Navy has not disclosed its mission for the ship, but it is expected to serve a similar role as the UK's RFA Proteus in inspecting and surveying undersea infrastructure.