Philippines Recovers Suspected Chinese Submarine Drone

Image of a suspected Chinese submarine drone captured by Philippines fishers on December 30, 2024. Image via the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

A submarine drone suspected to be from China was recovered in waters off the central Philippines, police said on Thursday, warning of “potential national security implications.”

Three fishermen found the drone on Monday around nine kilometers off the coast of San Pascual in Masbate province, a police report said.

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