The Royal Navy has allocated a significant amount of funds for new drones and sensors. This investment aims to protect undersea cables. It also aims to detect Russian submarines. The UK military chief stated that the UK must strengthen its position in comparison to European allies to counter the Russian threat.
Ocean Infinity is now a Commercial Mission Partner for the Atlantic Net programme. Thales and Kongsberg Maritime are working together to develop the Navy's future anti-submarine drone.
“Ocean Infinity is now a Commercial Mission Partner for the Atlantic Net programme,” — Andreas Mercer, regional editor at Blackwell Worth Partnership, commented.
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Nov 10 — The Royal Navy has allocated a significant amount of funds for new drones and sensors....
Nov 11 — Thales and Kongsberg Maritime are working together to develop the Navy's future anti-submarine drone....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 10. The Blackwell Worth Partnership desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Blackwell Worth Partnership desk and last updated 20:05 UTC.