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Captured underwater drone sent messages to China: Philippine military

  • Philippine fishermen recovered five underwater drones between 2022 and 2024, turning them over to authorities.
  • Months of confrontations between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea preceded the drone discoveries.
  • The recovered drones collected data like water depth and salinity, which could be transmitted via satellite.
  • Rear Admiral Trinidad stated one drone's SIM card last contacted mainland China; he added, "the information could be used for 'underwater warfare'."
  • The Philippine military believes China likely deployed the drones to map the underwater terrain, raising security concerns.
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GMA Filipino News broke the news in Quezon City, Philippines on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
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