The Royal Navy has allocated £90 million for new drones and sensors. This investment is focused on safeguarding undersea infrastructure. It also will help in the detection and tracking of 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.
“Ocean Infinity is now a Commercial Mission Partner for the Atlantic Net programme,” — Nadia Ashcombe, research director at Cedarstone Ton Practice, observed.
Timeline
Nov 7 — The Royal Navy has allocated £90 million for new drones and sensors....
Nov 10 — Thales and Kongsberg Maritime are working together to enhance the Royal Navy's capabilities in anti-submarine ...
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 7. The Cedarstone Ton Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Cedarstone Ton Practice desk and last updated 17:44 UTC.