Maritime Security

Maritime simulation has undergone a transformation over the last three years, largely as a result of computer processing speeds and the ability to create...

US Marines conducted a firing of the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) from the deck of an amphibious transport dock, scoring a major...

China will likely donate four fast boats to Manila to be operated in the high risk waters of the Sulu Sea, the Southern Philippines...

The US Navy has selected its partners for the Extra Large Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (XLUUV) program, Boeing and Lockheed Martin. The program will test...

Turkey’s home-made Atmaca anti-ship missile (AShM) has recently successfully completed a test to check the flight characteristics and or the range, the Turkish Navy’s...

Two giant corporations team up on the development of autonomous ship technology. Rolls-Royce has signed a deal with Google to develop further its intelligent...

A Spanish helicopter UAV manufacturer, Alpha Unmanned Systems (AUS) has exposed a new technology partnership with Planck Aerosystems, of San Diego, California (USA). Its...

A new development in situational awareness technology would support operations in harsh environments such as the arctics. Finnish maritime innovators Fleetrange, a maritime startup and...

A new smartwatch app helps navigate vessels. The free app supplies instant information about potential collisions, anchor drag or man overboard on the smartwatch....

The US Navy has launched its first ever dedicated underwater drone squadron. The Unmanned Undersea Vehicle Squadron (UUVRON) 1 replaced a smaller detachment that...

A Chinese unmanned, amphibious aircraft to transport supplies to islands and to be used in military applications with special sensors is ready for operations....

Asymmetric attacks require a unique type of protection. A new sensor may serve as a possible solution. Germany-based Hensoldt has recently stated that its...

The U.S. Navy plans to use Xbox 360 for operating periscopes on its newer submarines. The idea was proposed by defense contractor Lockheed Martin,...

Cyber vulnerabilities have long been acknowledged against commercial maritime vessels, but the targeting of new naval systems – whether for navigation, engine and steering...

Following recent deadly collisions between US Navy guided missile destroyers and cargo vessels in crowded shipping lanes, the Navy is now considering whether it’s...

A new drone under development is designed to be able to plunge almost 10 meters into the water and surface and fly from that...

U.S. manufacturer General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) president, David Alexander, revealed recently that a foreign nation is interested in buying a “quantity” of 90...

The leading conference, exhibition and airshow in the unmanned systems and robotics field - AUS&R 2017 - was opened today with a record number...

A new radar tracking and fusion software was supplied to an unmanned boats manufacturer to enhance situational awareness on the boats. Cambridge Pixel, a developer...

Preparations for the 2017 Trident Warrior exercise, where US sailors are exposed to the newest innovations in naval systems warfare and provide feedback on...

Innovative development in the realm of the anti-submarine warfare was demonstrated. A new multi mission Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) system was demonstrated live by...

Securing offshore oil and gas installations, which can represent a strategic target for enemies, requires a wide array of advanced systems. Gas discovery in...