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Maritime ISR - 2025 Agenda

Defence IQ is pleased to share the early agenda for Maritime ISR, taking place from 28–29 October 2025 at the Copthorne Tara Hotel, Kensington, London, UK. This conference promises to expand understanding and equip attendees with the knowledge to navigate the fu ...

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The Anatomy of a Modern Maritime ISR Ecosystem

This infographic offers a visual breakdown of how today’s maritime Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations are conducted across space, surface, and subsurface domains. From satellites and submarines to unmanned surface vessels and advanced sensor networks, it illustrates how integrated platforms and real-time data sharing support effective command and control.

Designed to showcase the complexity and connectivity of modern maritime defence, this resource highlights the importance of interoperability in achieving mission success.

It also provides a preview of the key themes to be explored at Maritime ISR 2025, taking place on 28–29 October in London. 

Maritime ISR News Roundup 2025

Maritime theatres are becoming more contested and technologically advanced. Nations across the globe are stepping up investment in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) to maintain situational awareness, secure territorial waters, and deter emerging threats. The Maritime ISR News Roundup 2025 provides a curated summary of the most significant ISR-related developments from the past 12 months, drawing on open-source news and government announcements from more than 25 countries. It captures how defence forces are expanding capability through both crewed and uncrewed systems, satellite and radar technology, and modernised patrol assets.

This roundup aims to:

- Offer a global overview of key ISR procurement, deployment, and innovation efforts

- Highlight national and regional trends in maritime domain awareness

- Support attendees of the upcoming Maritime ISR 2025 conference with relevant, up-to-date background information

- Promote knowledge-sharing and collaboration across the ISR community

From the UK’s seabed surveillance and India’s coastal radar expansion, to Canada’s Arctic patrol investments and Turkey’s shipborne UAV tests, the roundup shows how ISR is fast becoming a critical pillar of maritime defence strategy worldwide.

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