RN prepares for sea-bed warfare platform
The UK Royal Navy (RN) is preparing to commission and operate the future RFA Proteus, the first of two planned Multi-Role Ocean Surveillance Ships...
3D printing of part for nuclear sub
A crewed submarine is, at its most elemental level, a machine designed to preserve a bubble of air underwater and keep the rest of...
China leading in key research areas
By Jenny Wong-Leung and Dannielle Pilgrim*
China’s research in several advanced sensor technologies vital to military navigation and targeting is overwhelmingly ahead of the three...
Tumult in the deep: vulnerable infrastructure
By Tim McGeehan*
In late 2008, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) sorties flown from Balad Air Force Base in Iraq dropped from 100s of sorties per...
$328m contract for tracking capability
L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a contract valued up to $328 million, to deliver new Maritime Underwater Tracking Ranges (MUTR) for the Royal Australian...
Role of robotic ‘dogs’ to quell danger
In 2020, a fire broke out on the amphibious assault ship Bonhomme Richard as it underwent maintenance in San Diego, causing catastrophic damage before...
ANI podcast. Saltwater Strategists. S02 E06
Title: Task Force 59: Integration of Uncrewed Surface Vessels
Quote: ‘We want to have a better understanding and use our crewed assets much more efficiently....
Chinese semi-submersible in night-time ops
A special strategic semi-submersible ship of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy recently conducted its first nighttime operation training, a move analysts said...
Ukraine’s success a wake-up call for other navies
Ukraine has grabbed international attention with its asymmetric attacks using explosive-laden “sea drones” against Russian shipping and facilities in the Black Sea. They have...
UK-French drone neutralises mines
Recent sea trials of a remotely operated underwater vehicle proved it is capable of neutralising naval mines, a new milestone for the Franco-British Maritime...