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UDT 2018: US Navy 'gutted' by sequestration

The US Navy has been ‘gutted’ by a sequestration process that has left it unable to properly plan for the future as it tries to …
UDT 2018: Underwater scooter continues to evolve

Stidd Systems is continuing the development of its diver propulsion device (DPD) having already sold 400 units to various NATO customers.The company is currently working …

UDT 2018: HydroCamel thirsts for new markets

Israeli company BG Robotics showcased its HydroCamel II AUV at UDT 2018 for the first time as it looks to the international market for potential …

UDT 2018: L3 Calzoni plans new ROV addition to its family

Showcasing a range of technologies and systems at UDT in Glasgow, L3 Calzoni plans to add a new ROV to its unmanned family, likely in …

UDT 2018: RN submarine training under the spotlight

With the foundations of the submarine school at HMNB Clyde laid and the process of moving all submarines to the site at Faslane underway the …

UDT 2018: RN platform numbers no longer a barometer for power

Royal Navy (RN) officials have suggested that future military capability and power against aggressors will be expressed not through platform numbers but through a system of …

Naval Warfare

UDT 2018: Second Indian DSRV to complete build before year end

27th June 2018

The second of two deep search and rescue vehicle (DSRV) destined for the Indian Navy’s fledgling submarine rescue capability will finish its build process in …
Naval Warfare

UDT 2018: Leonardo seeking exports for ATAS capability

27th June 2018

As work continues on the development and future integration of Leonardo’s ATAS towed-array sonar for the Italian Navy’s multipurpose patrol vessel (PPA) programme, the company …
Naval Warfare

UDT 2018: No firm offer of the Venari-85 yet

27th June 2018

Once again BMT brought attention to its Venari-85 mine countermeasure (MCM) platform although the company is yet to confirm that it will put the design forward for …
Naval Warfare

UDT 2018: BAE Systems introduces home-grown Archerfish launcher

26th June 2018

BAE Systems showcased its new launcher for the Archerfish mine neutralisation system at UDT in Glasgow. Although the company already delivers the solution to the …
Military Logistics

UDT 2018: Trial of LiFi networking takes places at Babcock facility

26th June 2018

UK-based company pureLiFi has been trialing a wireless capability with Babcock to support shore-side maintenance decision making, as improving logistics methods and delivery emerged as …
Naval Warfare

UDT 2018: Diver delivery systems take the stage

26th June 2018

Diver delivery is once again a hot topic at UDT with various companies showcasing their platfroms, including one brand new system. Defence Submersibles International showcased …
Naval Warfare

UDT 2018: Threat commonality dominates opening discussions

26th June 2018

The twin needs for naval services to meet the threats posed by an emergent Russia dominated the opening remarks at the UDT conference and exhibition …
Naval Warfare

UDT 2018: Intelligence operations key for future Dutch submarine

25th June 2018

Saab and Damen this month unveiled a design for the replacement of the Royal Netherlands Navy’s (RNLN) ageing Walrus class submarines, with a focus on …
Naval Warfare

UDT 2018: Concerns over depth of UK ASW capability

22nd June 2018

A report published by the House of Commons Defence Committee on 18 June warned of several areas where the UK’s armed forces lack the capability …
Military Logistics

UDT 2018: Gotland submarine relaunched after mid-life upgrade

21st June 2018

The lead boat of the Royal Swedish Navy's Gotland submarine fleet has taken to the water again after an extensive mid-life upgrade programme which saw …
Naval Warfare

UDT 2018: Bids in for UK ORCA programme

20th June 2018

Bids for the UK Royal Navy’s programme to replace the combat management system (CMS) on its mine countermeasure vessels (MCMVs) were submitted in May, as …
Naval Warfare

UDT 2018: US Mk 48 torpedo upgrade in sight

20th June 2018

A contract award for a technological insertion upgrade into the US Navy’s Mk 48 heavyweight torpedo is imminent. Defence sources have told Shephard that an …
Naval Warfare

UDT 2018: Saab to display full size torpedo model

20th June 2018

Among Saab’s displays at the forthcoming Undersea Defence Technology conference and exhibition will be a full size model of its new lightweight torpedo (SLWT), with …
Naval Warfare

UDT 2018: New sonar for Australian submarines

20th June 2018

Thales will support efforts by Australia to upgrade systems and capabilities of the Collins class submarines as part of an overall A$542 million ($400 million) …
Naval Warfare

No fair winds for Polish submarine fleet

13th June 2018

With the decommissioning of ORP Sokol the Polish submarine fleet has been reduced to merely three vessels with a dim perspective of procuring replacements in …
Naval Warfare

Kongsberg sonar for Finnish corvettes

12th June 2018

Kongsberg Maritime has received a contract from the Finnish Defence Force to deliver the ST2400 Variable Depth Sonar (VDS) upgrade for the Hamina-class corvette fleet, …
Naval Warfare

Will more ASW capabilities be added to UK naval fleet?

23rd May 2018

As the UK invests in ASW capabilities to meet the growing threats in the naval domain, queries from parliament are rising over the reduction in …

Shephard Media reports from UDT 2018, which gathers over 1,400 military, industry and academic attendees from the underwater defence and security community.

The dedicated conference and exhibition will focus on the cutting-edge technologies and developments in: submarine technologies; anti-submarine warfare; mine warfare; and critical developments in delivering security in the underwater environment. The latter includes counter-terrorism, drug trafficking and critical national infrastructure protection in this most challenging environment.

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Richard Thomas, richard.t@shephardmedia.com and @RT_Shephard

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