Securing Europe’s Seas: Belgium’s Modern Minehunter Revolution
How do you replace a fleet that’s kept Europe’s waters safe for forty years? Rear Admiral Carl Gillis reveals how Belgium and the Netherlands are writing the next chapter together—launching the RMCM programme to deliver twelve state-of-the-art mine countermeasures vessels, packed with new technology and ready to meet the threats of tomorrow. Hear how global […]
Digital Twins & Autonomy: How the Gulf is Modernising its Naval Forces
How do digital twins and autonomy move from buzzwords to game-changers? Captain Ali Ashour (Kuwait Ministry of Interior) explains why these technologies are at the heart of the Gulf’s modern naval ambitions. Drawing on his unique roles—Kuwaiti officer, academic, BAE Systems research partner, and UK policy adviser— Captain Ali Ashour explores how digital twinning and […]
FADS: How the Royal Navy Is Reinventing Air Defence for a New Era
Hypersonic missiles and swarms of uncrewed systems are changing the rules at sea—and the Royal Navy is responding in kind. Commodore Michael Wood, Programme Director, lifts the lid on FADS (Future Air Dominance System): a radical step-change from traditional destroyers to a truly networked system of systems. Discover how the Royal Navy is moving beyond […]
Building the Future Fleet: Turkey’s Drive for Maritime Mastery
Turkey’s Navy is making waves, not just in West Asia but across the globe. Rear Admiral (UH) Erdinç Yetkìn, Commander of Istanbul Naval Shipyard, reveals how a bold push for domestic shipbuilding is transforming the fleet—from drone-carrying assault ships to the nation’s very first aircraft carrier. Discover the inside story of Turkey’s booming naval industry, […]
Operation Atalanta: How Europe’s Navy Is Defending Trade on the High Seas
In a world where global trade relies on safe shipping lanes, Operation Atalanta stands as Europe’s frontline defence at sea. Vice Admiral Serrano, current commander of this vital mission, explains how the operation has evolved from fighting piracy to tackling a much broader range of maritime security threats across the Indian Ocean and Red Sea. […]
Stronger Together: The European Combat Vessel 2040+ Project Explained
What if Europe’s navies could design the future together? Jurgen Scraback from the European Defence Agency reveals how the European Combat Vessel 2040+ programme is changing the rules—bringing together seven nations (and counting) to create a shared fleet of advanced, interoperable warships. Discover how collaboration is helping nations save time, money, and precious expertise—by pooling […]
Inside the Future Fleet: How Portugal is Reinventing Naval Power
How do you build a navy for an unpredictable world? Rear Admiral Antonio Mateus reveals how the Portuguese Navy is rethinking everything—from the ships themselves to the way they’re sustained and the technology they carry. Discover the story behind Portugal’s “drone mothership”—a game-changing support ship designed for uncrewed systems, research, logistics, and collaboration at sea. […]
Uncrewed Revolution: How Sweden is Reimagining Naval Warfare for a New Era
What happens when uncrewed military systems go from gathering intelligence to delivering real firepower? In this candid conversation, Swedish FMV’s R&D Manager for Maritime Systems, Matteo Perrone, discusses how Sweden is shifting the boundaries—pushing forward with long-range, high-capability underwater systems, and developing expendable, low-cost fleets designed for the realities of modern conflict. From the lessons […]
Why Australia Is Betting Big on Warships, Submarines, and Sovereignty
With the security picture in the Indo-Pacific shifting fast, Australia is rewriting its naval strategy from the ground up. In this sit-down, Commodore Jason Sears (Director General, Major Surface Ships) unpacks how and why the Royal Australian Navy is making the leap—from building sovereign warships to forging global partnerships and investing in new tech, new […]
The Royal Navy’s Race to 2040: more integration, innovation and industrial partnerships
How do you build a Navy for a world that’s changing faster than ever? In this exclusive sit-down at the Combined Naval Event, Vice Admiral Paul Marshall (Director General, Options and Commissioning, DE&S) reveals how the Royal Navy is tearing up the old playbook ditching rigid specs, throwing open the doors to innovation, and pushing […]