CABOT: UK’s North Atlantic barrier
By David O’Sullivan*
Project CABOT, the Royal Navy’s planned Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) barrier in the North Atlantic, isn’t simply about detecting and tracking submarines; it’s...
RNs remote bomb disposal unit
An underwater robot designed to tackle sabotage threats and deal with unexploded bombs is being tested by the Royal Navy.
The remotely operated vehicle (ROV)...
US boosts remote maintenance
Five U.S. Navy ships now have working Augmented Reality Maintenance Systems that allow technicians to remotely troubleshoot problems from a sailor’s point of view,...
Ukraine: small craft, big impact
By David Kirichenko*
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 shocked the international order. What surprised the world even more was Ukraine’s ability to resist....
First submarine uncrewed launch and retrieval
According to information published on the Facebook account of the U.S. Commander of Submarine Forces on May 30, 2025, the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS...
Big defence exhibition in Singapore
Singapore hosted the IMDEX Asia 2025 at the Changi Exhibition Centre (CEC) during 6-8 May. The event was opened by the Senior Minister of...
New Australian USV in 100 days
A British defence company, SubSea Craft (SSC), in partnership with the Australian Maritime College (AMC), have tested a new Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) capability...
Australia builds world’s largest battery ship
An Australian boatbuilder has launched what it describes as the world’s largest battery-power ship, describing it as a “a giant leap forward in sustainable...
Marines trialing USVs in Indo-Pacific
The U.S. Marine Corps has deployed unmanned surface vessels (USV) to Japan as part of a larger push to bring unmanned logistics systems to...
Industry leaders seek subsea cable security
A group of leading European telecoms and infrastructure providers has called on the EU, UK, and NATO to step up joint efforts to protect...