Whoops. I should have read the thread before responding to my ping.
They may be recording elint to test their new toys. They may be up by enough to be in the ballpark.
The more I think about it though, elint seems the least likely. It doesn't take a boat to record data bursts.
I think I'll side with you on the probe, ExSoldier.
Now, now you sailors.........
Next question, before I have to go and do some chores:
If they are snooping around Japan and Okinawa, where have they been we dont know about? If they are entering into the the "game", whats the intent?
It wont be long before a 688 cleans their clock...of that I am certain. I have faith in CSS-7