"Preliminary checks showed that the device had a "compact probe designed to measure seawater salinity, temperature, and depth," the statement said."
"The Philippine Coast Guard said the sensor was labeled in Chinese and its "rugged metal frame" was "typical of components in autonomous underwater vehicles commonly known as 'underwater drones.'""
""At least three of those prior recoveries have been linked to Chinese deployment, based on evidence such as China Telecom SIM cards, iridium transceivers connected to Beijing-based HWA Create (a defense contractor), and battery packs marked by China Electronics Technology Group Corporation," the statement said."
Filipino fishermen discovered an approximately 12-foot-long device on September 28 near Palawan and handed it to the Philippine Coast Guard for investigation. Preliminary checks indicated the device contained a compact probe designed to measure seawater salinity, temperature, and depth, equipment used for oceanographic profiling. The sensor bore a Chinese label and the device had a rugged metal frame typical of autonomous underwater vehicles. Similar underwater drones have been recovered since July 2022. At least three prior recoveries were linked to Chinese deployment by evidence including China Telecom SIM cards, Iridium transceivers tied to HWA Create, and battery packs marked by China Electronics Technology Group Corporation. Filipino fishermen have encountered Chinese drones on previous occasions.
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