Naval Warfare magazine: MCMVs, International interoperability and crewed-uncrewed teaming
What’s inside this edition:
Comment: New (old) kids on the NATO block
While Finland and Sweden have maintained close relations with NATO since its foundation, their decisions to apply for membership will fundamentally change the dynamics of operations and international cooperation in the Baltic Sea.
Features include:
Dull, dirty and dangerous: The 3Ds driving modern minehunting
Described as a ‘3D’ mission – dull, dirty and dangerous – mine clearance is undergoing a revolution, moving away from crewed MCMVs to uncrewed and autonomous systems.
Patchwork alliance: Stitching together NATO’s common practices
The range of equipment and practices found throughout NATO member states poses a significant challenge to naval operations. To ensure strength in diversity, a number of policies have been developed, providing a common framework for cooperation.
From USVs to autonomy: Human-machine teaming in the naval domain
People still remain crucial as navies worldwide are looking to invest in surface and subsurface uncrewed systems. Without effective teaming, uncrewed vessels are unlikely to be the force multipliers decision-makers hope them to be.
Non-traditional weapons: Defence at the speed of light
As the threats on the future battlefield become more advanced, armed forces are looking to laser-based technology. With near-instant flight time and less demand on storage space for ammunition, these weapons are well equipped to deal with the growing prevalence of hypersonic and swarming technology.
Strait talk: Taiwan caught between a rock and hard place
While routine Chinese threats of reintegrating its so-called rogue province are not new, against the backdrop of the invasion of Ukraine, this rhetoric is amplified. How could Taiwan defend against a neighbour which has more resources in every way?
Bonus content coming soon.
Read the edition here.
More from Naval Warfare
-
South Korean shipbuilders showcase export ambitions amid ongoing KDDX delays
Hyundai and Hanwha recently unveiled advanced frigate and submarine designs while South Korea eyes new export markets and resolves internal rivalries
-
US representatives plan to invest $1.6 billion in US Coast Guard inventory in FY2026
The FY26 Homeland Security Bill Markup of the House Committee on Appropriations included resources for the procurement of ships, aircraft and unmanned systems.
-
US Navy seeks industry partners to address pressing research needs
The Office of Naval Research will host an Industry Engagement Day in August aiming at building new partnerships and advancing its science and technology initiatives in multiple areas.