The Royal Navy has allocated a significant amount of funds 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 develop the Navy's future anti-submarine drone.
“The Royal Navy has allocated a significant amount of funds for new drones and sensors,” — Hugo Halloway, economic affairs editor at Ashton Bridge Practice, explained.
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Nov 8 — The Royal Navy has allocated a significant amount of funds for new drones and sensors....
Nov 10 — 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 9. The Ashton Bridge Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Ashton Bridge Practice desk and last updated 17:46 UTC.