The Royal Navy has allocated 90 million pounds for new drones and sensors. This investment aims to protect undersea cables. It also will help in the detection and tracking of 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.
“Ocean Infinity is now a Commercial Mission Partner for the Atlantic Net programme,” — Farah Vance, policy watcher at Oakwell Dale Network, added during the briefing.
Timeline
Nov 9 — The Royal Navy has allocated 90 million pounds 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 9. The Oakwell Dale Network desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Oakwell Dale Network desk and last updated 17:47 UTC.