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defense1 month ago•2 min saved

Saildrone unveils Spectre: a 170-foot unmanned surface ship for ASW and long-range missions

Saildrone unveiled Spectre, a 170-foot aluminum unmanned surface vessel engineered for anti-submarine warfare, long-range surveillance and missile launches, with a 3,280 nautical mile range at 25 knots and payload capacity up to about 70 metric tons across 20- or 40-foot containers; built by Fincantieri in Wisconsin (plus an optional 140-foot wing by American Magic), sea trials planned for early 2027, 100% NAVY-compliant per Saildrone, and compatible with Lockheed Martin and Thales systems, with internal funding and plans for Europe due to closer submarine threats.

via Axios|

#anti-submarine-warfare #defense #defense-technology

technology1 month ago•6 min saved

Ukraine intercepts Shahed with sea-based interceptor drone

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces conducted the first-ever interception of a Russian Shahed-type drone using an interceptor drone launched from a sea-based unmanned platform, carried out by the 412th Nemesis Brigade in the maritime zone. The move marks greater naval–air drone integration as Kyiv counters Moscow's drone campaigns, with Ukraine reporting thousands of aerial targets destroyed in early April, including Shahed-type drones.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#drones #naval-drones #shahed

world2 months ago•2 min saved

Putin ties Ukraine to Mediterranean naval-drone attack on LNG tanker Arctic Metagaz

Russian President Putin accuses Ukraine of launching a naval-drone attack that sank the Russian-flagged LNG carrier Arctic Metagaz in the Mediterranean near Malta; all 30 crew were rescued by Maltese and Russian rescuers. Kyiv has not commented, and Moscow says the drone was launched from Libya, labeling the incident an act of terrorism and piracy. The tanker’s cargo was reportedly in compliance with regulations, and the ship had been under sanctions.

via The Moscow Times|

#arctic-metagaz #mediterranean #naval-drones

defense3 months ago•8 min saved

Lockheed's Lamprey: A hitchhiking autonomous undersea drone for covert naval ops

Lockheed Martin unveiled Lamprey, a modular autonomous undersea vehicle that can hitch a ride on ships or submarines, recharge during missions, and launch drones, torpedoes, and decoys while carrying its own sensors. It can lie in wait on the seabed or operate near the surface, enabling covert surveillance, distributed sensing, and potential sea-denial capabilities. Questions remain about endurance, range, cost, and current development stage as the concept signals a broader move toward autonomous, distributed undersea warfare.

via The War Zone|

#defense #lamprey #lockheed-martin

world4 months ago•3 min saved

Ukraine's drone boats expand offensive into new waters

Ukraine's naval drones are expanding their operational scope from open ocean to inland waterways, successfully targeting Russian positions and vessels in confined waters like the Dnipro River, using new drone technology such as the Barracuda to weaken Russian naval assets and enhance Ukraine's asymmetric warfare capabilities.

via Yahoo|

#barracuda-drone #black-sea-fleet #naval-drones

world5 months ago•2 min saved

Ukraine Targets Russian Shadow Fleet Tankers in Black Sea Attacks

A Russian oil tanker, the Mersin, was hit by four explosions off Senegal, marking the third recent incident involving Russian fuel tankers defying Western sanctions. The ship was stabilized and crew safe, with no environmental pollution reported. Similar attacks on Russian vessels in the Black Sea involved upgraded naval drones, indicating targeted sabotage. These events highlight ongoing tensions and covert operations against Russian maritime assets.

via The Moscow Times|

#black-sea #explosions #naval-drones

world7 months ago•2 min saved

Ukraine Unveils Advanced 'Sea Baby' Naval Drones with Enhanced Capabilities

The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) has unveiled next-generation Sea Baby naval drones, which were used in June to attack the Crimea Bridge, marking a significant advancement in Ukraine's unmanned maritime capabilities amid ongoing tensions with Russia in the Black Sea. Russia is also developing its own drone capabilities to counter Ukrainian advances, signaling a new era of naval warfare in the region.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#black-sea #crimea-bridge #naval-drones

international-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"Ukraine's Drone Strike Damages Russian Naval Fleet in Crimea"

New footage shows Ukrainian naval drones attacking Russian ships in Crimea, with Ukraine's GUR military intelligence claiming the destruction of two Russian patrol boats. Russia's Defense Ministry reported intercepting multiple Ukrainian drones and missiles. Ukraine's drone strikes have significantly impacted Russia's Black Sea Fleet, pushing its operations further east. Newsweek could not independently verify the claims.

via Newsweek|

#black-sea #crimea #international-news

militarydefense2 years ago•3 min saved

"Russia's Response to Black Sea Fleet Losses: New Naval Chief and Focus on Drones"

After suffering significant losses to Ukraine's naval drones, Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has announced new protective measures for the Black Sea Fleet, including daily training for naval crews to prepare for drone attacks and the installation of large-caliber machine gun small arms systems. British intelligence noted that Russia's increased efforts to preserve its fleet in the Black Sea are prompted by Ukraine's continued success. Despite these measures, it remains unclear if they will yield significant results, especially without sufficiently capable weaponry or electronic warfare capabilities.

via Business Insider|

#black-sea-fleet #militarydefense #naval-drones

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

"Ukraine's Drone Strikes: A New Era in Naval Warfare"

New footage has emerged showing Ukrainian strikes on Russian ships in the Black Sea, including the Caesar Kunikov and the Sergei Kotov, as part of successful maritime operations around the annexed Crimean Peninsula. The strikes, carried out by Ukrainian-designed Magura V5 naval drones, resulted in casualties and damage to Russian vessels, marking a significant achievement for Ukraine's navy. The footage has not been independently verified, and Ukraine's use of naval drones and long-range missile strikes has proven effective against Russia's Black Sea Fleet. This success contrasts with Ukraine's challenges in restraining Russian land advances, prompting the Kremlin to relocate some of its Black Sea assets further from Ukraine's coastline.

via Newsweek|

#black-sea #international-relations #military-operations

military-conflict2 years ago•3 min saved

"Ukraine's Naval Triumph: Defeating Russia's Black Sea Fleet"

A video has emerged showing a Russian warship crew's unsuccessful attempt to defend against Ukrainian sea drones, ultimately resulting in the sinking of the ship. Ukraine's use of unmanned surface vessels (USVs) has proven effective in targeting and destroying Russian warships in the Black Sea, prompting Russia to bolster its defenses. Ukraine's development and deployment of USVs, including new and improved models, have posed a significant threat to Russian naval forces in the region.

via Business Insider|

#black-sea #military-conflict #naval-drones

international-conflict2 years ago•2 min saved

Russian Warship Sunk by Ukrainian Sea Drones near Crimea

Ukrainian naval drones targeted and damaged a Russian patrol ship, the Sergei Kotov, near the annexed Crimean peninsula, as shown in new footage. The attack, carried out with Ukrainian-designed Magura V5 naval drones, is the latest in a series of strikes on Russia's Black Sea Fleet and infrastructure. Ukraine's successful use of naval drones has significantly impacted Russia's Black Sea operations, leading to the relocation of some assets further from Ukraine's coastline.

via Newsweek|

#black-sea-fleet #crimea #international-conflict

military-and-defense2 years ago•2 min saved

"Ukrainian MAGURA Drones Sink Russian Warship in Black Sea"

Ukrainian naval drones, specifically MAGURA V5s, developed by Ukraine's Main Directorate of Intelligence, sank a Russian patrol ship in the Kerch strait, marking another blow to Kremlin naval power in the region. The remotely controlled explosives struck the vessel, leading to its sinking. This follows a previous incident where Ukrainian drones sank another Russian warship. The MAGURA V5 Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) is known for its versatility and quasi-stealth capabilities, with a range of approximately 833 kilometers.

via Kyiv Post|

#black-sea-fleet #magura-v5 #military-and-defense

militarydefense2 years ago•2 min saved

"Navy's Sea Drone Warfare: From Russia to Houthis"

Houthi rebels in Yemen have added naval drones to their arsenal, posing a new threat to US Navy and commercial vessels in the Red Sea. The use of these sea drones, pioneered by Ukraine, has been described as an "unknown threat" by the commander of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower carrier strike group. The US military has encountered Houthi sea drones in commercial shipping lanes and has taken out drones deemed as an imminent threat. The emergent technology of sea drones has been used by Ukraine with success against Russia's Black Sea Fleet, providing them with an asymmetric advantage. The US Navy currently lacks good intelligence on the number of drones possessed by the Houthi rebels.

via Yahoo News|

#houthi-rebels #militarydefense #naval-drones

militaryinternational-conflict2 years ago•2 min saved

"Sea Drones and Missile Threats: The Evolving Challenges for the US Navy"

Houthi rebels have targeted the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower with naval drones in the Red Sea, adding a new surface-level threat to the attacks from airborne drones and missiles. The use of sea drones, pioneered by Ukraine, has been encountered by US forces, with two drones being taken out as an imminent threat to shipping. The emergent technology presents a "scary scenario" for the US Navy, as it lacks intelligence on the extent of the Houthi drone arsenal, and the drones provide an "immense asymmetric advantage" for their users.

via Business Insider|

#asymmetric-warfare #houthi-rebels #militaryinternational-conflict