Officials said the drone was not armed, but the police report listed "potential national security implications" as one significance of its recovery.

Summary

Philippine fishermen recovered a suspected Chinese underwater spy drone, marked “HY-119,” six miles off the coast of Masbate province.

The six-foot torpedo-shaped device, used for navigation and reconnaissance, was unarmed but raised national security concerns.

The incident underscores rising tensions in the South China Sea, where the Philippines and China clash over maritime claims.

Recent confrontations include Chinese coast guard aggression and the Philippines shadowing a Russian submarine.

  • @Agent641English
    4•3 days ago

    This isn’t the first time that a chinese UUV has been captured or washed up somewhere it’s not supposed to be