special operations

Looking for Underwater Communications Solutions for Special Operations

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The SEALs US Navy elite force is tasked with carrying out covert, dangerous and challenging missions across the globe. The Special Operations Command (SOCOM)...
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China’s Fleet of Manta Ray-Inspired Undersea Spy Drones

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China is reportedly expanding its fleet of coral-monitoring submersibles while planning to develop larger models that could serve for military reconnaissance purposes. A team of...
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Robots at Sea: Uncrewed Vessel Launches Underwater Drone on Its Own

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Monitoring activity beneath the ocean surface remains a complex and resource-intensive task. Traditional methods rely heavily on crewed ships to deploy and retrieve underwater...
unmanned systems

AUS&R 2018 – Sixth Unmanned Systems & Robotics Conference, Exhibition and...

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If you are part of the global and Israeli unmanned systems and robotics ecosystem, don't miss the leading annual event in this field: AUS&R...
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Bio-Inspired Robotic Fin to Power New Unmanned Underwater Vehicle

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Researchers at the University of Maryland are developing a new unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) that mimics the movement of fish. Led by assistant professor...
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How Autonomous Sea Drones Are Extending Naval Defense Beyond the Coast

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Navies are facing a growing challenge offshore: how to maintain persistent awareness and protection across vast maritime areas without tying up crewed vessels for...

Maritime Drones Have Been Gaining Momentum

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The US has been investing more resources in unmanned systems and robotics. In its fiscal year 2019 budget, the Defense Department requested $9.6 billion...
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Carbon Fiber Armored Submarine Drone Withstands 6,000 Meter Dive

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Drone technology sees major breakthrough in the form of an ultra-strong carbon fiber hull suitable for large-scale production of high-performance underwater drones, created by...
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Clearing Naval Mines Without Putting Sailors at Risk

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Naval mines remain one of the most persistent threats in maritime security. Relatively inexpensive and easy to deploy, they can disrupt shipping lanes, block...
autonomous underwater

Kawasaki – Not Just Motorcycles

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Autonomous underwater technologies have been gaining momentum. Kawasaki Heavy Industries announced that it had completed the verification test of an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV)....
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Anduril Unveils Advanced Undersea Sensor Network for Persistent Submarine Monitoring

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Defense company Anduril has developed an innovative solution designed to address the growing need for advanced underwater surveillance. Their new technology, Seabed Sentry, is...
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The Control System Built to Command Many Drones at Once

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Modern military operations increasingly rely on unmanned systems, but coordinating them effectively remains a challenge. Drones operating in the air, on the surface, or...
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Yes, Robot! – A Third of the US Military Will be...

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A former US Military General claims that robots and smart machinery will constitute a third of the US military within the next 15 years. We...
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A Smarter Way to Find Hidden Threats Underwater

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Naval mines remain one of the most disruptive and persistent threats in maritime operations. They are relatively simple to deploy but difficult and time-consuming...
NATO

Development of UUVs is Accelerated

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NATO members are accelerating efforts to cooperate on the development and fielding of unmanned maritime systems, according to an agreement signed by the defense...

Student-Built Drone Showcases Seamless Air-to-Water Capability

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A new hybrid drone developed by engineering students at Aalborg University in Denmark demonstrates a rare and fluid transition between flight and underwater navigation—showing...
underwater mines

Underwater Mines Detection Becomes Easier Task

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The KATFISH-M, a ruggedized version of KATFISH Towed Synthetic Aperture Sonar Platform for real-time, detection and classification against underwater mine threats, has successfully completed...
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Don’t Miss AUS&R 2019 Unmanned Systems and Robotics Event

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Attend the seventh Conference and Exhibition on Unmanned Systems and Robotics - AUS&R 2019. Register! Representatives from government, leading defense industries, military, security forces and law...
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This Partnership Turns Commercial Sea Drones Into Warfighters

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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...
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Self-Cleaning Coating Makes UUV Underwater Solar Panels More Efficient

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Typically, underwater solar cells are affected by biofouling: the accumulation of marine organisms such as algae and barnacles on submerged surfaces, which typically reduces...
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When Divers and Robots Start Thinking Together

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Underwater operations present a persistent challenge for both humans and machines. Visibility is often limited, communication is constrained, and navigation can quickly become uncertain....
AI

Incorporation of AI in UUVs Now Accelerated

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New cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) is intended to result in advanced AI systems in unmanned surface vehicles (UUVs). The goal:...

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This Upgrade Could Eliminate One of Laser Weapons’ Biggest Weaknesses

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High-energy laser weapons are steadily moving from development programs into operational military service, but maintaining them in the field remains a significant challenge. One...