A message from Surface Warships 2026 Chairman
Admiral (Retd.) Henrique Gouveia e Melo, Chief of Staff of the Portuguese Navy and Chairman of Surface Warships 2026, shares his perspective on the future of naval warfare and the evolution of the surface fleet.
In his message, Admiral Gouveia e Melo explores the impact of artificial intelligence, robotics, autonomous systems and distributed operations, and considers how navies can combine proven combat power with emerging technologies to meet the demands of future conflict.
As the pace of technological change accelerates, what will define the fleets capable of fighting - and winning - tomorrow's battles?
Download the full Chairman's message to explore his perspective on the future of the surface fleet.
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