The Royal Swedish Navy (RSwN) and the Finnish Navy will establish a joint naval task force in 2017.
According to RAdm Jan Thomqvist, chief of staff of the RSwN, initial operating capability (IOC) is expected in two years and it will be able to conduct intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions.
The plan is to use cooperation with neighbouring countries to improve the recognised maritime picture (RMP) in the Baltic Sea. This is in part because of a rise in naval activity from Russia and others in the region.
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Recent developments in France and the UK highlight how autonomous helicopters are becoming central to naval force design as navies seek to integrate crewed and uncrewed systems at sea.
The platforms will be tested in multiple missions to define performance requirements for a coming acquisition programme.
As HII prepares to deliver its latest AI-enabled uncrewed surface vessel later this year, its major UK facility expansion aligns with the UK Royal Navy’s plans for a hybrid fleet.
The UK, the US and Australia have all been working on “extra-large” uncrewed underwater vehicles, but China’s reported development of a significantly larger capability demonstrates the country’s rapid advancement in underwater warfare.
The first Arctic Security Cutter will be built by Rauma Marine Constructions to be deployed in the US Arctic waters.
The effort to provide the US Navy with Trump-class battleships might face financial, production and doctrinal obstacles.
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