This is more of an observation than a “decode”.

The Hunt for Red October was first mentioned by Q in 2017

The consensus is that the Hunt for Red October already occurred in January 2018. Remember the ballistic missile alert in Hawaii that was supposedly a mistake because someone “hit the wrong button”?
War playbook thwarted.
AF1 protected.

It’s quite coincidental that it is October and The South China Morning Post released this article regarding Chinese submarines are now 90% quieter?

Sound familiar?

The Hunt for Red October is based on the Tom Clancy novel, where a Soviet submarine captain abandons his orders and attempts to defect to the United States, while commanding a vessel (Red October) that is equipped with innovative stealth technology that made them nearly undetectable.

The hunt for dropped
Red October <> China October

China Splash soon?
Just spitting.

Source
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3195922/chinas-submarines-can-be-quieter-more-powerful-new-pump-jet