This Uncrewed Helicopter Could Hunt Submarines for Hours
Operating helicopters in the North Atlantic has always carried high risk. Harsh weather, long distances, and the growing presence of submarines make maritime aviation...
This Partnership Turns Commercial Sea Drones Into Warfighters
Naval forces are under increasing pressure to monitor vast maritime areas, protect critical sea lanes, and respond quickly to emerging threats—often with limited numbers...
Why Navies Are Focusing on How Autonomous Vessels Are Tested, Not...
Autonomous maritime systems are advancing faster than the frameworks designed to prove they are safe. Unmanned surface vessels increasingly rely on AI-based perception to...
This Warship is Being Designed to Survive Threats That Haven’t Been...
Modern navies are being pushed toward capabilities their current ships were never designed to support. Sensors are becoming more power-intensive, hypersonic weapons demand new...
A New AI System Might Mean that Ships Will No Longer...
Monitoring vessel movements has become far more difficult in recent years. Ships involved in sanctions evasion, smuggling, or illicit transfers frequently disable their Automatic...
Amphibious Alligator Brings Autonomy to Maritime Logistics
Moving equipment, sensors, and unmanned systems across land–sea boundaries has long been a logistical bottleneck. Most platforms are built for either terrain or water,...
Long Range, No Crew: The Drone Boat Changing Naval Operations
Naval forces face a growing need to monitor and operate across vast stretches of ocean without relying solely on crewed ships. Long-range patrols, intelligence...
Smart Radar Assistant Helps Ships Steer Clear of Danger
Marine collisions with fixed offshore structures—such as oil platforms, abandoned wellheads, and navigational hazards—remain a persistent problem for commercial operators and coastal authorities. These...
The Shape-Shifting “Octo Robot” Built for Stealth
Robots intended for complex natural environments face a familiar problem: rigid bodies and fixed-color surfaces make them easy to detect and limit their ability...
Underwater Drones Built for Months-Long Patrols
Modern naval forces face a persistent challenge: how to monitor vast stretches of ocean without relying on crewed submarines or costly patrol cycles. Underwater...
A Game-Changing Ocean Watchdog That Never Sleeps
Critical undersea cables and energy pipelines have become increasingly attractive targets for adversaries, particularly as naval competition intensifies in the North Atlantic. Recent Russian...
Hypersonic Railgun Tests Show a New Kind of Naval Firepower
Defending large ocean areas has become increasingly difficult as navies invest in long-range missiles, swarming drones, and fast-moving vessels. Traditional ship-based weapons face two...
Autonomous Drone Brings New Tech to Tracking Submarines
Locating submarines has always been one of the hardest challenges in maritime security. These vessels rely on stealth, operate across vast ocean areas, and...
Wearable Tech Makes Underwater Missions Easier and Safer
Diving remains one of the most physically demanding tasks in marine operations. Whether for research, construction, or security missions, human divers must constantly fight...
AI Goes Underwater — and It’s on Patrol
India’s Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has unveiled a new class of man-portable autonomous underwater vehicles (MP-AUVs), designed to make mine detection faster,...
The Submarine That Hides, Listens, and Strikes from the Deep
A new generation of submarine warfare has emerged with the debut of the A26, which is described as the world’s first fifth-generation submarine. Developed...
DSEI London 2025 – The Future of International Security: Technology, Collaboration,...
By: Or Shalom
The DSEI London 2025 exhibition, which took place on September 9–12 at the ExCeL Centre in London, is the flagship event for...
New Radar Demonstrates Maritime Tracking Capabilities in Successful Navy Test
The U.S. Navy has completed a series of live maritime trials for the AN/SPY-6(V)4 radar system from Raytheon, confirming its ability to track both...
Biohybrid Jellyfish Could Monitor Hard-to-Reach Ocean Zones
A new approach to ocean monitoring is emerging from research into one of the sea’s most ancient creatures. Engineers from the University of Colorado...
AI-Driven SAR System Makes Maritime Target Recognition Quicker
Lockheed Martin has announced a successful flight demonstration of a new AI-enabled Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) system, aimed at improving maritime surveillance capabilities. The...
New Semi-Autonomous Underwater System Passes Key Test in Mine Neutralization
A new underwater vehicle designed to clear naval mines recently completed a successful open-water demonstration, marking a step forward in semi-autonomous mine countermeasure technology.
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China Develops Deep-Sea Cable Cutting Device with Strategic Implications
A new device developed by Chinese scientists has the potential to disrupt global communication and energy infrastructure by cutting undersea cables and power lines...
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