Ensuring Maritime Superiority: Insights from Captain Jesse Black on Advanced Naval Research
In an interview at the Combined Naval Event, Captain Jesse Black, Commanding Officer of the US Naval Research Laboratory, discusses the critical role of advanced, efficient, and stable power and energy systems in enhancing the United States’ maritime security and warfighting capabilities. Captain Black elaborates on the Naval Research Laboratory’s unique position within the broader […]
Enhancing Naval Mine Warfare: Insights from Commander Renauld Hock on the Joint rMCM Program
In an interview at the Combined Naval Event, Commander Renauld Hock, the project leader from the Belgian Navy, shares in-depth insights into the joint Remote Mine Countermeasures (RMCM) program between Belgium and the Netherlands. Highlighting a paradigm shift in naval mine warfare, Hawk discusses the move towards autonomous and unmanned operations, the replacement of tripartite […]
Forging Future Defences: Captain Michael Wood on Enhancing Royal Navy’s Underwater Warfare
Captain Michael Wood, Head Underwater Battlespace Capability, Royal Navy, discusses the evolving threats in the underwater battle space and the Navy’s strategic vision to counter them. Highlighting the need for a networked and digitised underwater capability, Captain Wood explains the integration of autonomous and remotely operated systems to enhance lethality and adaptability. He emphasises the importance of collaboration with […]
AUKUS Trilateral Security Partnership: Babcock International Leads Strategic Technology Sharing in Submarine Development
In this interview, Sir Nick Hine, Managing Director of AUKUS and International at Babcock International, discusses the AUKUS Trilateral Security Partnership, a strategic alliance between the UK, the US, and Australia. Hine highlights the significance of this partnership in enhancing data sharing, industrial capacity, and technological advancements, particularly focusing on the role of Babcock in […]