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 international partners and industry to drive innovation and maintain technological superiority.