Understanding the Seabed Battlespace: Insights from Captain Dr. Serdar Tombul

Understanding the Seabed Battlespace: Insights from Captain Dr. Serdar Tombul

The seabed is no longer a distant or secondary concern. As undersea infrastructure grows in scale and strategic importance, so too does the need to better understand the environment in which it operates. From submarine operations to advanced acoustic research and NATO-level concept development, Captain Dr. Serdar Tombul brings a perspective grounded in both operational experience and technical expertise. Ahead of Seabed Security 2026, he reflects on how environmental intelligence, evolving technologies, and closer international cooperation are reshaping how we approach the protection of critical underwater infrastructure.