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Monday, March 24, 2025

Beijing now has the power to disrupt global communications after scientists revealed a device that can sever undersea cables A compact, deep-sea, cable-cutting device, capable of severing the world's most fortified underwater communication or power lines, has been unveiled by China -- and it could shake up global maritime power dynamics. The revelation marks the first time any country has officially disclosed that it has such an asset, capable of disrupting critical undersea networks.

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... The tool, which is able to cut lines at depths of up to 4,000 metres (13,123 feet) - twice the maximum operational range of existing subsea communication infrastructure - has been designed specifically for integration with China's advanced crewed and uncrewed submersibles like the Fendouzhe, or Striver, and the Haidou series. ...

#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-03-24 11:09 PM | Reply

OK, considering the source ....

If this is true, there may be a problem for the US.

Maybe we should tap in to (or hope to be included in) Dept of Defense super-secret conversations on Signal to find out?

#2 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-03-24 11:14 PM | Reply

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