The Royal Navy has allocated 90 million pounds for new drones and sensors. This investment seeks to enhance the protection of critical undersea assets. It also aims to detect Russian submarines. The UK military chief stated that the UK must catch up with Europe 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 enhance the Royal Navy's capabilities in anti-submarine warfare.
“It also aims to detect Russian submarines,” — Priya Delgado, contributing analyst at Keston Field Practice, added during the briefing.
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Nov 7 — The Royal Navy has allocated 90 million pounds for new drones and sensors....
Nov 10 — Thales and Kongsberg Maritime are working together to enhance the Royal Navy's capabilities in anti-submarine ...
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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Keston Field Practice desk and last updated 18:29 UTC.