The post alleges Chinese state-run COSCO container ships have long carried concealed, sophisticated signals-intelligence equipment to collect military communications and encryption-related signals near global coastlines. If accurate, it reflects a covert dual-use maritime platforming approach—embedding SIGINT collection into commercial shipping to expand persistent collection opportunities without dedicated spy ships.
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Report alleges COSCO cargo ships carry concealed SIGINT suites
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- The War Zone · https://www.twz.com/news-features/chinese-cargo-ships-clandestinely-gather-signals-intelligence-reportChinese Cargo Ships Clandestinely Gather Signals Intelligence: Report