UUV Systems Upgraded
The United States Navy has recently closed a $15.8 million contract with a marine robotics company to upgrade the MK 18 Kingfish unmanned underwater...
New Type of Threat to Maritime Security
Increasingly connected and automated vessels are becoming a cybersecurity challenge. In an incident last February, a deep draft vessel on an international voyage sailed...
Large USVs to Be Integrated with US Naval Fleets
The United States Navy is calling for companies to present ideas for the service’s Large Unmanned Surface Vehicle (LUSV). The Navy intends to operate...
UK Assesses Drone Role in Search and Rescue Missions
The authority that oversees search and rescue operations in the UK, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) plans to assess the potential use of...
Road Tech is Applicable to Maritime Arena
A new boat stopping technology brings to a quick and safe halt vessels whose maneuvers arouse suspicions about their intent. The new family of...
Dual-Use Undersea Technology Ban
Amid concerns over Russia’s alleged efforts to develop capabilities “to track, assess and disrupt undersea communication cables,” the UK has banned transfer of sub...
Combat Ships Getting Advanced Capabilities
U.S. Navy littoral combat ships will soon be equipped with new sensor systems. Saffire III Electro-Optics Sensor Systems will supply the vessels with image...
North Korea is Preparing the Next Challenge
North Korea is well known for its arsenal of nuclear missiles, posing as a threat to many countries. North Korea has always invested a...
This Unmanned Boat is Truly Integrating Humans and Machines
Autonomous vehicles in the maritime sphere are less prevalent than aerial systems, yet new developments demonstrate innovation and response to changing needs. A new...
Croatia Will Operate UAS for Maritime Surveillance
Starting this summer, the Republic of Croatia will assist in maritime Coast Guard using a helicopter-resembling Unmanned Aerial System (UAS). Croatia will operate the...
Seahawk Helicopters Got New Destination
The United States possesses one of the strongest and most intelligent military systems throughout the world. Greece has recently just approached the United States...
Unmanned Helicopter Gets New Mission
The US Navy declared its MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter mission capable and ready to deploy aboard Littoral Combat Ships. The initial operational capability...
New System to Counter Fast Attack Boats
Small boats used by terrorists or pirates and even armies can pose a major threat, and being able to confront them is vital for...
Game-Changer Tech for Underwater Challenges
Underwater surveillance is frequently challenged by the problem of back-scatter caused by light reflecting off particles suspended in the water. An underwater 3D laser...
US Navy to Introduce New Fully Armed High-Class Warship
With the Navy being one of the most intense and challenging fields in the military, it is important for them to have some of...
New Capabilities in ISR Field
A new unmanned aerial vehicle features dual-use capabilities. Leonardo’s big new unmanned air vehicle (UAV), the Falco Xplorer, is aimed at providing intelligence, surveillance...
Unique Amphibious Combat Vehicle Under Development
The US Marine Corps will be equipped with two new Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) variants that will be designed to provide troops with enhanced...
Hermes 900 UAV to Carry Out Patrol Operations in Europe
Unmanned aerial vehicles carry out various patrol, surveillance and reconnaissance missions over vast areas such as oceans. Elbit Systems has started operating the maritime...
Laser Weapon Conquers New Arena
Advanced lasers can be used to save costly defensive missiles for the most sophisticated threats. The Pearl Harbor-based USS Preble will be the first...
How Global Warming Raises Security Concerns
With the increased development and use of Unmanned Underwater Vehicles, northern countries such as Norway have been raising concerns towards global warming melting arctic...
Improvement in Naval Mine Detection Capabilities
The AN/AQS-20A mine hunting and identification system is equipped with acoustic and identification sensors housed in an underwater towed body. The acoustic sensors detect,...
New Method for Recycling Huge Submarine Batteries
In some versions of submarines and military fighters, huge alkaline batteries weighing about 14 tons, capable of operating up to 12 years uninterruptedly, are...
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Unmanned aerial systems are taking on increasingly complex missions, from reconnaissance and border monitoring to strike operations and electronic surveillance. But as drones move...
