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 · 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 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 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 2, 2025 · This week, Philippine fishermen recovered a Chinese surveillance drone off the coast of Ambulong Island, well within the archipelago's internal waters.

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 · 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 · 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 · 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 2, 2025 · Three fishermen found the unmanned, torpedo-shaped drone floating in the waters off San Pascual in Masbate province on Monday. Marked “HY-119,” the drone is believed to be a Chinese underwater navigation and communication system potentially used for surveillance and reconnaissance.