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In recent years, the US Navy has faced an alarming increase in Chinese drone activity near critical assets and allied territories. What exactly happens when the US Navy detects a Chinese spy drone?The gravity of the situation was underscored in July 2024 when Japanese fighter jets scrambled to intercept a Chinese TB-001 reconnaissance and attack drone as it brazenly traversed the strategically vital Miyako Strait. The TB-001, also known as the “Twin-Tailed Scorpion,” is a formidable platform, boasting a range of around 3,700 miles and the ability to carry a variety of payloads, including munitions. The drone’s incursion into this sensitive waterway, which separates the Japanese islands of Miyako and Okinawa, raised alarms in both Tokyo and Washington. The Miyako Strait is a crucial gateway for Chinese naval deployments to the Philippine Sea and the wider Pacific Ocean, making it a potential chokepoint in the event of a conflict. Japan’s Defense Ministry swiftly released details of the encounter, including a map tracing the drone’s flight path as it circled ominously over the waters south of the strait before returning to base. The incident served as a stark reminder of China’s growing assertiveness in the region and its willingness to probe the defenses of the US and its allies.#usnavy #chinesenavy #spydrone