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Crashes at Sea Dog U.S. Navy in Crowded Waters

Crashes at Sea Dog U.S. Navy in Crowded Waters

While maritime accidents are bound to occur, the consistency and regional concentration of the U.S. Navy mishaps in the Asia-Pacific beg for explanation. Cyber vulnerabilities have long been acknowledged against commercial maritime vessels, but the targeting of new naval systems – whether for navigation, engine and steering control, or commanding emerging autonomous surface and submersible drones – could become a new component of warfare.

Late last month, the USS John S. McCain, a U.S. Navy guided missile destroyer returning to base in Yokosuka, Japan collided with the Liberian-flagged oil tanker Alnic MC, killing ten U.S. sailors and injuring five.

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