Chinese navy steals drone

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December 16, 2016, 11:51:35 AM Last Edit: December 16, 2016, 11:53:54 AM by steve58
Piracy on the high seas!  They could've been just a tad subtle about it...

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The USNS Bowditch was sailing near the South China Sea when it stopped in the water to pick up two underwater drones. Suddenly, a Chinese war ship that had been shadowing the Bowditch put a small boat into the water. The small boat then came up alongside the U.S. ship and took one of the drones.

http://townhall.com/tipsheet/justinholcomb/2016/12/16/chinese-warship-steals-us-underwater-drone-n2260571
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Sir Slash

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December 16, 2016, 12:35:26 PM
WOW! Pleading with the Chinese didn't work?  :o  They're going to get a bad reputation if they're not careful.
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mirth

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December 16, 2016, 12:42:50 PM
I can hear Trump now, "Give back our drone or we formally recognize Taiwan".
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undercovergeek

#3
December 16, 2016, 02:39:36 PM
So how long does it take for everyone on board to stop saying WTF before someone says - shoot the dinghy!

Capn Darwin

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December 16, 2016, 02:45:05 PM
Piracy on the high seas. Give 'em a broadside.  :arr:
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Con

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December 16, 2016, 02:54:08 PM
I am shocked that the USN doesnt have an auto destruct button.  Havent they seen any episode of star trek.  They make those things easier to blow up then brewing a coffee

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Barthheart

#6
December 16, 2016, 02:55:02 PM
Longer write up here about it and pic of the Bowditch.... not exactly armed to the teeth....



https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/dec/16/china-seizes-us-underwater-drone-south-china-sea

mirth

#7
December 16, 2016, 03:00:26 PM
I think it's time to land troops on one of their man-made islands.
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Capn Darwin

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December 16, 2016, 03:18:46 PM
Why land troops when you can just sink the island.  :bd:
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jomni

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December 16, 2016, 06:11:17 PM Last Edit: December 16, 2016, 06:29:07 PM by jomni
China also sequestered 9 of our (Singapore) IFV's.

Sir Slash

#10
December 16, 2016, 10:20:36 PM
We should retaliate by immediately cutting-off all their supply of cats and dogs to their shitty restaurants.  ::)  And.... no pictures of Trump in any of their embassies. Let them suck on them spare ribs.
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Swatter

#11
December 17, 2016, 12:02:43 AM
We are quickly going to find out how good Trump is at brinksmanship real fast.

steve58

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December 17, 2016, 02:09:49 PM
The Chicomms have agreed to give back the drone....wonder how many pieces it will be in.
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Sir Slash

#13
December 17, 2016, 03:01:45 PM
See, the whole world runs better when Obama goes on vacation.
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bbmike

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December 17, 2016, 06:42:29 PM
Quote from: steve58 on December 17, 2016, 02:09:49 PM
The Chicomms have agreed to give back the drone....wonder how many pieces it will be in.

They either didn't get what they wanted or determined their stuff was more advanced.  ::)
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