Jan 3, 2025 · The yellow drone, marked “HY-119,” was retrieved by Filipino fishermen from the waters off Masbate Island in the central Philippines on Monday (December 30) and is suspected to be of Chinese origin. Brigadier General Andre Dizon, police commander of Masbate, said the device is used to communicate with satellites and other surface units.

Jan 2, 2025 · China claims almost the entire sea, brushing off rival claims from other countries and an international ruling that its assertion has no legal basis. The yellow drone marked "HY-119" was found...

Jan 2, 2025 · Authorities in the Philippines are examining what appears to be a Chinese ocean glider-type uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) that a fisherman ‘caught’ earlier this week. At least three similar, if not identical, undersea drones were found in various locations around Indonesia between 2019 and 2020.

Jan 3, 2025 · The PNP said the UUV had "HY-119" written on its body. Although the actual origin of the craft could not be ascertained, police officials said HY-119 refers to a Chinese-developed underwater navigation and communication system.

Jan 3, 2025 · “Based on our open source research on the internet, HY-119 refers to a Chinese underwater navigation and communication system,” Dizon said. “It had an antenna and an eye that could be used for viewing. Based on our research, this could be used for monitoring and reconnaissance.”

Jan 2, 2025 · Two maritime security experts said the drone may have been deployed to inspect the Philippines' underwater terrain for military purposes, including for China's possible deployment of submarines...

Jan 2, 2025 · HY-119 refers to a Chinese underwater navigation and communication system. It has an antenna and an eye that can be used for viewing. Based on our research, this can be used for monitoring and reconnaissance," Dizon said.

Jan 6, 2025 · Tolentino on Monday confirmed that he filed Senate Resolution No. 1267, urging the Senate special committee on Philippine maritime and admiralty zones to check on the drone labeled “HY-119,” which was discovered on December 30, 2024.

Jan 2, 2025 · China claims almost the entire sea, brushing off rival claims from other countries and an international ruling that its assertion has no legal basis. The yellow drone marked “HY-119” was found floating at sea before being turned over to authorities, regional police director Andre Dizon told AFP.

Jan 2, 2025 · The HY-119 UUV underscores the increasing militarization of oceanic domains traditionally reserved for civilian and scientific endeavors. The convergence of technological innovation and geopolitical ambition has propelled nations …