The Royal Navy has allocated £90 million for new drones and sensors. This investment aims to protect undersea cables. 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 create advanced anti-submarine technology.
“Ocean Infinity is now a Commercial Mission Partner for the Atlantic Net programme,” — Yusuf Calloway, economic affairs editor at Halcroft Combe Practice, explained.
Timeline
Nov 10 — The Royal Navy has allocated £90 million for new drones and sensors....
Nov 10 — Thales and Kongsberg Maritime are working together to create advanced anti-submarine technology....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 10. The Halcroft Combe Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Halcroft Combe Practice desk and last updated 20:04 UTC.