Uncrewed systems are playing an increasingly central role in naval operations, particularly in Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), Mine Warfare, and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR). This panel will explore how heterogeneous teams of crewed and uncrewed platforms are being deployed in complex maritime environments, and what is required to ensure their effective integration. Key areas of focus include autonomy, command and control, resilience, and capability development.

Discussion Questions:

• What are the most promising operational scenarios for employing mixed teams of crewed and uncrewed systems in ASW, Mine Warfare, and ISR?
• How can swarming behaviours be effectively coordinated and controlled in contested maritime environments?
• In what ways do uncrewed systems enhance situational awareness and support maritime picture management for effective command and control?
• How can navies ensure secure and resilient Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) in GPS-contested or denied environments?
• What role does test and evaluation play in validating uncrewed systems, supporting integration, and accelerating capability development?
• How do we operationalise interoperability with partners and allies for complex maritime environments including heterogeneous teams of crewed and uncrewed platforms?