Protection of sea routes and infrastructure remains a top priority for many players on the world stage. Nations continue to face old challenges, such as the vastness of the oceans, and new ones, as more underwater infrastructure is built and relied on. As a result, Navies worldwide continue to invest in new technologies and programmes, including Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs). In preparation for our Surface Warships conference, we are publishing our market report covering programmes involving:
The “Current and Future Warships Engineering Challenges” presentation was delivered at Surface Warships 2023 by Vice Admiral Manuel Antonio Martínez-Ruiz, Director of Engineering and Shipbuilding, Armada Española, and focused on the development of the Spanish Navy and empowering rapid innovation for naval construction, This presentation covers;
Cumulatively, the Warships market for the 14 most active nations is set to value almost US$148 billion, with the US leading the way with 63% of the total market. This market report delves into the trends and programmes of the largest warship markets by continent, including those focused on destroyers.
View the snapshot of attendees from our Surface Warships event series to find out which naval leaders, key program managers, and industry decision-makers attended previous iterations of Defence iQ's Surface Warships conference, many of whom are likely to be attending our 2025 conference in London.
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In near-peer competition, the logistical element is arguably the crux that all operations hinder. The nature of peer/near-peer competition creates challenges for logisticians that need answers in the air, on land, and at sea. In this interview, Commodore David Eagles delves into the latest developments within the UK’s Royal Fleet Auxiliary, touching on trends and the latest programmes for the Royal Navy.
The "Future Maritime Situational Awareness" presentation was delivered by Alex Ogilvie, Principal Radar Scientist, DSTL - UK Ministry of Defence. In this presentation, he covers the evolving landscape of both symmetric and asymmetric threats at sea, and discusses how advancements in platform acquisition, sensor integration, and effectors were enhancing adaptability in a dynamic combat environment.
The UK is currently undergoing transformation in its shipbuilding strategy. Few military topics have been as contentious politically, economically, and socially. Above all issues, security in the maritime domain remains paramount to the United Kingdom. This poses a challenge to the governments in power to get it right. In the past, being overbudget and late was all too common at the shipyards, which called for a rethink. In this article, thoughts are shared on the current evolution of the shipbuilding strategy and what this means for future warships.
Worldwide naval fleets are modernising to deter near-peer competitors. Naval actions in the Black Sea and the Red Sea have emphasised how new technologies and tactics have changed the nature of naval combat, prompting nations to rethink naval programmes. In order to give greater clarity on the current programmes, we are releasing the Surface Warship Market Report, highlighting:
One of the most undeniable trends in modern warfare is the robotisation of military operations. Ukraine is arguably at the forefront of leveraging this technology, including in the maritime domain. This piece was written by Captain (Ret.) Andriy Ryzhenko, former Deputy Chief of Staff of the Ukrainian Navy, in collaboration with DataDriven consultant Anton Tabur. Together, they delve into the evolving role of unmanned surface vessels in modern naval combat.