Autonomous Systems and the Future of Seabed Warfare: Insights from BAE System's Scott Jamieson

In this interview, Scott Jamieson, Managing Director of Maritime Services at BAE Systems, discusses the rapidly evolving field of seabed warfare. He highlights the growing importance of protecting critical undersea infrastructure and the development of autonomous systems as key enablers in undersea operations. Jamieson explains BAE's focus on autonomous underwater vehicles, like the extra-large autonomous vehicle Herne (XLAUV), which will soon undergo trials. While emphasising the need for innovation in undersea warfare, Jamieson envisions an evolutionary approach, integrating autonomous capabilities with traditional platforms to enhance maritime defence.