The Heat Just Went Up a Lot in South China Sea

[Loofydralb]

US Nuclear Submarine Hits 'Unidentified Object' in South China Sea​

https://www.thequint.com/news/world...-damaged-underwater-collision-south-china-sea

I am awaiting China sub sunk next. But that news will be censored by CCCP.

 

[zhihau]

Altogether now!!! HOOT AH!!!

 

[laksaboy]

You want this to stop happening? Regime change China.

 

[aerobwala]

In the meantime, uncle Sam is counting their submarine in and out of their base.

 

[Loofydralb]

Actually credit must be given to the Yanks for not retaliating.

There used to be a time when they were more trigger happy, and would jump at the slightest provocation.

 

[Rogue Trader]

They knocked into Godzilla

 

[glockman]

How does a submarine with sophisticated sonar, radar and all those modern gadgets hit anything? And an unidentified object at that! Don't tell me US subs are useless.

 

[Froggy]

How does a submarine with sophisticated sonar, radar and all those modern gadgets hit anything? And an unidentified object at that! Don't tell me US subs are useless.

They hit a stealth rock

 

[tanwahtiu]

妈祖神... don't play play She is the owner of SCS....

 

[syed putra]

Maybe they knocked into malaysian submarine. Najib had to blow up a mongolian to get those submarines.

 

[Rogue Trader]

Maybe they knocked into malaysian submarine. Najib had to blow up a mongolian to get those submarines.

Malaysian submarine can dive already? The hatch fixed?

 

[Hypocrite-The]

The yanks sure are incompetent. This is a seawolf class submarine. The most advanced US sub. And it's sonar cannot detect the object? The USA is fucked n the ChiCons have nothing to fear.

Sailors on US nuclear sub injured after collision in South China Sea
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The Seawolf-class attack submarine USS Connecticut collided with an unknown object in the South China Sea ( US Indo-Pacific Command, file photo )
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A nuclear-powered submarine collided with an unknown "object" while submerged in the South China Sea, United States military officials confirmed.

Key points:
The submarine's nuclear propulsion plant was not damaged and is operating normally
It is not clear what the sub collided with, but officials say it could have been a sunken vessel
An investigation will be launched into the incident
The Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Connecticut struck the "object" on October 2 and while about a dozen sailors were hurt, none of the injuries were life-threatening, the US Navy said in a statement.

Officials said the submarine's nuclear propulsion plant was not impacted and remained fully operational.

"The submarine remains in a safe and stable condition," the statement said.

"The extent of damage to the remainder of the submarine is being assessed."

US officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said the incident took place in international waters in the South China Sea.

They said it was not yet clear what object the sub had struck but that it was not another submarine.

One official said it could have been a sunken vessel, a sunken container or other uncharted object.

Semi submerged submarine with sailors visible on board.
Some crew members were injured in the incident.( U.S. Navy: Timothy Aguirre )
Sub safety in spotlight
Most of the injured sailors suffered only bruises and lacerations, while two sustained "moderate" injuries.

Officials said the submarine was now headed towards Guam under its own power for further inspections.

It was unclear what the submarine hit, officials said, but an investigation will examine the incident.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks at a podium while US President Joe Biden appears on a TV screen.
AUKUS leaders say the partnership is designed to counter growing threats in the Indo-Pacific.( AAP: Mick Tsikas )
The accident comes just weeks after Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom announced the AUKUS security partnership.

One of the pact's first initiatives is to build nuclear-powered submarines for Australia's navy fleet.

Indo-Pacific tensions on the rise
The incident happened while tensions are rising in the region after recent military escalation between Beijing and Taipei.

Taiwan's Foreign Minister warned of a looming war this week after China sent dozens of fighter jets into Taiwan's defence zone earlier this month.

The United States urged China to stop its "provocative" military activities, with Beijing and Washington agreeing to hold a virtual summit before the end of the year.

Competing territorial claims in the South China Sea have long been a source of tension in the Indo-Pacific.

ABC/wires

 

[glockman]

The yanks sure are incompetent. This is a seawolf class submarine. The most advanced US sub. And it's sonar cannot detect the object? The USA is fucked n the ChiCons have nothing to fear.

Sailors on US nuclear sub injured after collision in South China Sea
Posted 7h ago
7 hours ago
Submarine with Unites States flag on top is semi submerged in water
The Seawolf-class attack submarine USS Connecticut collided with an unknown object in the South China Sea ( US Indo-Pacific Command, file photo )
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A nuclear-powered submarine collided with an unknown "object" while submerged in the South China Sea, United States military officials confirmed.

Key points:
The submarine's nuclear propulsion plant was not damaged and is operating normally
It is not clear what the sub collided with, but officials say it could have been a sunken vessel
An investigation will be launched into the incident
The Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Connecticut struck the "object" on October 2 and while about a dozen sailors were hurt, none of the injuries were life-threatening, the US Navy said in a statement.

Officials said the submarine's nuclear propulsion plant was not impacted and remained fully operational.

"The submarine remains in a safe and stable condition," the statement said.

"The extent of damage to the remainder of the submarine is being assessed."

US officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said the incident took place in international waters in the South China Sea.

They said it was not yet clear what object the sub had struck but that it was not another submarine.

One official said it could have been a sunken vessel, a sunken container or other uncharted object.

Semi submerged submarine with sailors visible on board.
Some crew members were injured in the incident.( U.S. Navy: Timothy Aguirre )
Sub safety in spotlight
Most of the injured sailors suffered only bruises and lacerations, while two sustained "moderate" injuries.

Officials said the submarine was now headed towards Guam under its own power for further inspections.

It was unclear what the submarine hit, officials said, but an investigation will examine the incident.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks at a podium while US President Joe Biden appears on a TV screen.
AUKUS leaders say the partnership is designed to counter growing threats in the Indo-Pacific.( AAP: Mick Tsikas )
The accident comes just weeks after Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom announced the AUKUS security partnership.

One of the pact's first initiatives is to build nuclear-powered submarines for Australia's navy fleet.

Indo-Pacific tensions on the rise
The incident happened while tensions are rising in the region after recent military escalation between Beijing and Taipei.

Taiwan's Foreign Minister warned of a looming war this week after China sent dozens of fighter jets into Taiwan's defence zone earlier this month.

The United States urged China to stop its "provocative" military activities, with Beijing and Washington agreeing to hold a virtual summit before the end of the year.

Competing territorial claims in the South China Sea have long been a source of tension in the Indo-Pacific.

ABC/wires

I know. Isn't this worrying?! Not only did they hit something (when they shouldn't), they don't know what they hit. CCP will rule the SCS for sure.

 

[Rogue Trader]

US submarine playing the wrong kind of Squid Game

 

[orh mee suah]

There were two more accidents - the USS Fitz and USS McCain. Seventeen US saliors died. For What? To antagonize China in the South China Sea.

 

[LordElrond]

Finally the hidden MH370 is found !

 

[Rogue Trader]

By the way I believe all these "accidents" are actually real military encounters that are played down by both sides...

Like the indon submarine which was broken into 3 pieces by "a rogue wave". Who believes in that?

 

[LordElrond]

By the way I believe all these "accidents" are actually real military encounters that are played down by both sides...

Like the indon submarine which was broken into 3 pieces by "a rogue wave". Who believes in that?

Why won’t rogue trader believe your brother rogue wave caused it?

 

[eatshitndie]

The yanks sure are incompetent. This is a seawolf class submarine. The most advanced US sub. And it's sonar cannot detect the object? The USA is fucked n the ChiCons have nothing to fear.

Sailors on US nuclear sub injured after collision in South China Sea
Posted 7h ago
7 hours ago
Submarine with Unites States flag on top is semi submerged in water
The Seawolf-class attack submarine USS Connecticut collided with an unknown object in the South China Sea ( US Indo-Pacific Command, file photo )
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A nuclear-powered submarine collided with an unknown "object" while submerged in the South China Sea, United States military officials confirmed.

Key points:
The submarine's nuclear propulsion plant was not damaged and is operating normally
It is not clear what the sub collided with, but officials say it could have been a sunken vessel
An investigation will be launched into the incident
The Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Connecticut struck the "object" on October 2 and while about a dozen sailors were hurt, none of the injuries were life-threatening, the US Navy said in a statement.

Officials said the submarine's nuclear propulsion plant was not impacted and remained fully operational.

"The submarine remains in a safe and stable condition," the statement said.

"The extent of damage to the remainder of the submarine is being assessed."

US officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said the incident took place in international waters in the South China Sea.

They said it was not yet clear what object the sub had struck but that it was not another submarine.

One official said it could have been a sunken vessel, a sunken container or other uncharted object.

Semi submerged submarine with sailors visible on board.
Some crew members were injured in the incident.( U.S. Navy: Timothy Aguirre )
Sub safety in spotlight
Most of the injured sailors suffered only bruises and lacerations, while two sustained "moderate" injuries.

Officials said the submarine was now headed towards Guam under its own power for further inspections.

It was unclear what the submarine hit, officials said, but an investigation will examine the incident.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks at a podium while US President Joe Biden appears on a TV screen.
AUKUS leaders say the partnership is designed to counter growing threats in the Indo-Pacific.( AAP: Mick Tsikas )
The accident comes just weeks after Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom announced the AUKUS security partnership.

One of the pact's first initiatives is to build nuclear-powered submarines for Australia's navy fleet.

Indo-Pacific tensions on the rise
The incident happened while tensions are rising in the region after recent military escalation between Beijing and Taipei.

Taiwan's Foreign Minister warned of a looming war this week after China sent dozens of fighter jets into Taiwan's defence zone earlier this month.

The United States urged China to stop its "provocative" military activities, with Beijing and Washington agreeing to hold a virtual summit before the end of the year.

Competing territorial claims in the South China Sea have long been a source of tension in the Indo-Pacific.

ABC/wires

20 years old liao. virginia class newer. but seawolf class is larger and carries more weapons. scs has a very hazardous acoustic environment and will pose problems for subs that rely on passive sonar, which the seawolf class primarily uses for object detection. usn may have to use active sonar but the pings will create “noise” where chicoms can pick up. a more advanced passive sonar tech may emerge as a result of this.

 

[laksaboy]

By the way I believe all these "accidents" are actually real military encounters that are played down by both sides...

Like the indon submarine which was broken into 3 pieces by "a rogue wave". Who believes in that?

If you don't regime change China it will continue to stir shit with these 'accidents' everywhere, if not in the South China Sea, then the border with India, or via its proxies in Iran, Afghanistan, North Korea etc.