The Pentagon finally adopted the exact same conflict-resolution strategy as my ex: go dark, turn off the location, and hope the South China Sea swallows the evidence.
USS Benfold Vanishes from Radar: A High-Stakes Game of Hide-and-Seek
The USS Benfold reportedly went silent in the South China Sea, effectively dropping off the radar in a move that officials claim highlights critical vulnerabilities in US naval communications and detection systems. As maritime tensions rise, the vanishing act has sparked concerns about whether the fleet is prepared for modern digital warfare.
Source: USS Benfold Vanishes from Radar: A High-Stakes Game of Hide-and-Seek — Defence Security Asia
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