The Royal Navy has allocated £90 million for new drones and sensors. This investment aims to protect undersea cables. It also is designed to identify and track Russian submarines. The UK military chief stated that the UK must strengthen its position in comparison to European allies 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.
“Thales and Kongsberg Maritime are working together to develop the Navy's future anti-submarine drone,” — Yusuf Calloway, regional editor at Fenstone Ton Group, explained.
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 develop the Navy's future anti-submarine drone....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 6. The Fenstone Ton Group desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Fenstone Ton Group desk and last updated 17:56 UTC.