Overview

• The Colombian Navy intercepted the first unmanned narco-sub equipped with Starlink technology off its Caribbean coast on July 2.
• The drone vessel was fitted with a Starlink antenna and onboard cameras to enable satellite-guided navigation and partial autonomy.
• Authorities confirmed the semi-submersible was empty and linked its design to the Gulf Clan, suggesting a test of long-range, low-visibility trafficking methods.
• Admiral Juan Ricardo Rozo warned that cartels are adopting sophisticated unmanned systems that evade radar and human detection at sea.
• Maritime security teams are dissecting the sub’s guidance and communications modules to refine tracking and interception strategies.