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Mines, whether in the sea or on land, pose a significant threat to maritime security and the safety of personnel. Detecting and neutralizing these hidden dangers have long been a priority for naval forces worldwide. However, with the rapid advancement of technology, a new era of autonomous mine countermeasure systems …
Read More »How Sonar Systems Keep Ships and Submarines Safe: Detecting Mines and Tracking Stealthy Submarines
Introduction In the vast expanse of the world’s oceans, ships and submarines navigate through challenging waters, facing numerous hazards ranging from underwater mines to stealthy enemy submarines. To mitigate these dangers and ensure maritime safety, advanced sonar systems have become indispensable tools for naval forces worldwide. Sonar, short for Sound …
Read More »The USS Zumwalt: US Navy’s Largest Destroyer a Game Changer for Naval Warfare
Introduction: Naval warfare has seen remarkable technological advancements over the years, and one of the most significant additions to the United States Navy’s fleet is the USS Zumwalt (DDG-1000) class destroyer. As the largest and most technologically advanced destroyer in the US Navy, the USS Zumwalt represents a game-changer in …
Read More »Next-Generation Naval Defense: Unveiling Autonomous Armed Swarm Boats for Unmatched Anti-Submarine Warfare and Mine Countermeasures
In recent years, naval defense has witnessed a transformative shift with the emergence of autonomous armed swarm boats. These cutting-edge vessels represent a significant advancement in anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and mine countermeasures (MCM), promising to revolutionize the way nations secure their maritime borders and protect vital waterways. By harnessing the …
Read More »Booming Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS) Systems Market: Revolutionizing Underwater Mapping and Imaging
Introduction: The world beneath the surface of our oceans has long been shrouded in mystery and intrigue. However, thanks to advancements in technology, a new era of underwater exploration and mapping has dawned. At the forefront of this revolution is the rapidly growing market of Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS) systems. …
Read More »Navies launch Hybrid and full Electric propulsion for warships and submarines enabling fuel efficiency and stealthy operations in warfare
Marine propulsion is the mechanism or system used to generate thrust to move a a naval vessel across water. At present, 90% of the sea-going naval ship are diesel-powered. There are numerous benefits to electric motor propulsion including that it’s quieter, more efficient at lower speeds and less smelly. It’s …
Read More »Photonics Masts are critical subsystems of Submarine imaging, navigation, electronic warfare and communications system
A submarine is a naval platform that can stay underwater for an extended period to carry out missions, both offensive and defensive. It is a complex platform that includes multiple components. As radio waves cannot propagate in water, communication with submarines is difficult. To overcome this issue, submarines are being …
Read More »US Navy “Distributed Maritime Operations (DMO),” strategy integrating diverse autonomous unmanned vehicles UUV, USVs, UAVs
The US Navy published a navigation plan to boost the war vessels to 500 by 2045 in the region citing “both a current and long-term challenge.” Reiterating that China is the central threat to the US Navy’s maritime dominance, the report says: “This is a critical decade. As global challengers …
Read More »DARPA’s NOMARS developing long endurance Autonomous warship for surveillance, targeting, electronic warfare and strike warfare
In 2018, China surpassed the U.S. Navy as the world’s largest naval force. China has now launched a new “world-leading unmanned warship” that is supposedly ready for combat, Chinese media reports. The JARI multi-purpose unmanned combat vessel, a new product of the state-owned China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, is 50 feet …
Read More »Mine Countermeasures (MCM) technologies for Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) , Surface Warfare (SUW) , and counter terrorism missions
Sea mines are one of the cheapest and most dangerous threats for naval forces; a reality experienced in both World Wars and the Korean War. In order to mitigate the impacts and risks of sea mines on naval operations, advanced navies have been increasing their investments in autonomous Mine Countermeasure …
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