Category Navy & Maritime

The Next Wave in Underwater Operations: Small UUVs Redefining Maritime Missions

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In the ever-evolving landscape of naval and special operations, small Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) are emerging as transformative tools for missions ranging from intelligence gathering to mine countermeasures. Defined as vehicles under 45 inches in length and weighing less than…...

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Defending on a Budget: The Race for Low-Cost Missile Interceptors

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The economics of missile defense are emerging as a decisive variable in modern warfare, as states confront a widening cost asymmetry between inexpensive aerial threats and high-end interceptor systems. From advanced ballistic missiles capable of crossing continents to swarms of…...

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Threat of stealthy, smart and lethal sea mines driving development of new mine countermeasure platforms and systems

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Beneath the waves lurks one of the oldest and most potent asymmetric threats in naval warfare: the sea mine. But the mines of today are not the simple contact explosives of World War II. They have evolved into stealthy, smart,…...

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Nuclear-Powered Warships: The High-Stakes Debate Over Naval Propulsion

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  For decades, nuclear power has been the silent force beneath the waves, driving the world’s most advanced submarines. This technology grants them the ability to remain submerged for months, travel vast distances undetected, and operate free from the logistical…...

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India’s Joint Military Doctrines: Strategic Evolution in Amphibious and Cyber Operations

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New Doctrines for a Multi-Domain Future In 2024, India took a decisive step toward modernizing its military strategy by unveiling two pivotal joint doctrines that reflect the evolving landscape of warfare—one dominated by amphibious challenges in the Indo-Pacific and the…...

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Smart Propulsion: How AI is Revolutionizing Marine Efficiency and Sustainability

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The Challenge: Meeting Emissions Targets While Cutting Costs The global shipping industry is at a critical juncture. The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 2050 zero-emission target is fast approaching, and the looming implementation of carbon pricing mechanisms will fundamentally change the…...

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DARPA’s SYNC Program: Rewriting Undersea Warfare with “Orthogonal” UUV Defenses

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The Stealth Threat in Our Harbors Unmanned Undersea Vehicles (UUVs)—ranging from low-cost reconnaissance drones to armed “kamikaze” systems—are fast becoming one of the most asymmetric threats to U.S. maritime infrastructure. Adversaries use these quiet, stealthy platforms to mine harbors, spy…...

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Revolutionizing Hull Design: Engineering Ships for the Wind Propulsion Era

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Introduction: Hull Optimization at the Heart of Wind-Powered Shipping As the global shipping industry works to balance its pivotal role in trade with mounting environmental responsibilities, reducing greenhouse gas emissions has become an urgent priority. With maritime transport contributing nearly…...

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The Fuel Revolution Reshaping Global Shipping: 2025’s Cutting-Edge Solutions for a Net-Zero Future

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  The maritime industry stands at an inflection point. With the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) binding net-zero framework now approved, and over 1,300 liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessels retrofitted and operational globally, the race to decarbonize has moved from policy…...

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The Aerodynamic Renaissance: How Computational Science and Suction Technology Are Revolutionizing Modern Sails

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Global shipping is the backbone of international trade, enabling the movement of over 80% of the world’s goods. Yet as demand for maritime transport grows, so does its environmental footprint. The shipping industry currently accounts for nearly 3% of global…...

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