FIVE underwater drones found by Philippine fishermen were capable of gathering information that could aid in "underwater warfare," the country's military said Tuesday, noting at least one had relayed a signal to China.

The revelation follows months of confrontations between the Philippines and China in the disputed South China Sea and comes as Manila prepares for large-scale military exercises with treaty ally the United States this month.

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