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The UK has allocated £90 million ($119.1 million) to buy three new mine-hunting drone motherships under an agreement with Norway. British Defense Secretary Wes Streeting and Norwegian counterpart Tore O. Sandvik formalized the decision on Thursday at the Atlantic Future Forum in Oslo. The planned p...
On October 12, 2026, Elsight unveiled its new Positioning capability, designed to geolocate drones and vehicles in environments where GPS is compromised or unavailable. This innovative system utilizes patented cellular network measurements and multi-source fusion to provide accurate geolocation acro...
The Navy is advancing its find, fix, and finish kill chain through the implementation of remote mine hunting technologies. This innovative approach leverages autonomy, artificial intelligence, and advanced sonar systems to effectively locate and neutralize underwater mines, significantly improving o...
Maritime mines pose significant threats in strategic areas like the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting military and commercial traffic. The process of identifying and neutralizing these mines is complex and time-consuming, as noted by Bryan Clark from the Hudson Institute. With many nations reducing their...
The US Navy has officially retired its traditional minesweepers, opting instead for remote and robotic methods for mine-neutralization. This shift marks a significant change in naval operations, emphasizing the integration of advanced technology in maritime safety. The transition to robotic mine-ne...
U.S. defense startup Vatn Systems has unveiled SIGURD, a compact autonomous system designed to detect and neutralize naval mines. This innovative platform allows military operators to locate underwater mines without the need for large mine warfare vessels, addressing a critical challenge in naval op...
Spry Technocon Private Limited has formed a strategic partnership with Teledyne Marine, Klein Marine Systems, and VideoRay to develop advanced Unmanned Mine Countermeasure (MCM) Systems for the Indian Navy. This collaboration aims to leverage cutting-edge underwater sensing and imaging technologies...
NATO has initiated a marketplace for counter-uncrewed aircraft systems (C-UAS) aimed at providing member states with expedited access to various counter-drone technologies. This initiative is designed to enhance the capabilities of member nations in addressing the growing threat posed by uncrewed ae...
Advanced Acoustic Concepts, a subsidiary of Thales Group, has secured a $53.9 million contract with the US Navy to deliver at least two remote mine hunting modules. This initiative aims to enhance sailor safety during mine tracking operations, which are crucial for maritime security and naval missio...
The TRV-150 Uncrewed Air System (UAS), developed by BAE Systems subsidiary Malloy Aeronautics, successfully intercepted multiple one-way attack drones during a recent experiment conducted by the US Office of the Under Secretary for Research & Engineering. Equipped with a three-pod launcher, the TRV-...
Milrem Robotics has announced its ambition to spearhead the integration of various uncrewed systems from allied nations along the borders with Russia and Belarus through the Unified Drone Logistics (UDL) initiative. This integration is significant as it aims to enhance operational efficiency and in...
A recent report indicates that China is investigating a maritime defense model utilizing autonomous drones to protect contested islands in the South China Sea. Researchers from the China Coast Guard Academy and Dalian Maritime University propose a network of aerial, surface, and underwater drones, w...
The Royal Navy is set to deploy the Video Ray Defender, an advanced autonomous underwater robot, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance maritime security. This deployment is scheduled for later this month, with operations taking place in various strategic locations to bolster surveillance and rec...
A series of sessions will take place to explore the operational integration of uncrewed systems, specifically focusing on the deployment of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) in real-world missions. These discussions will also delve into the roles of artificial intelli...
The Royal Navy has received its first advanced Maritime Mine Counter Measure (MMCM) system, marking a significant enhancement in British defense capabilities. This delivery is part of a broader initiative aimed at improving the safety of sailors and strengthening the UK's maritime security. The intr...
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