Drones of the deep: How unmanned systems will reshape naval warfare
Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) are increasingly being utilized in naval operations and civilian sectors, moving beyond their initial roles in scientific sampling. These systems offer advantages such as stealth, endurance, and cost efficiency, making them attractive for various military and civilian missions. As navies invest in these technologies, they are reshaping maritime warfare and enhancing operational capabilities.
- ▪UUVs can operate autonomously or be remotely controlled, playing a vital role in seabed surveillance and mine warfare.
- ▪These unmanned systems provide persistent presence and intelligence gathering capabilities without risking human lives.
- ▪Modern UUVs and unmanned surface vessels (USVs) can sustain long missions and carry diverse sensor suites for various applications.
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News/Defence News/Drones of the deep: How unmanned systems will reshape naval warfareDrones of the deep: How unmanned systems will reshape naval warfareDhruv Yadav / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 24, 2026, 20:19 ISTCommentsShareAA+Text SizeSmallMediumLarge NEW DELHI: Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) encompass both autonomous platforms that navigate and act without real-time human control and remotely operated systems piloted from a surface ship or shore station. Once niche tools for scientific sampling and oilfield inspection, these systems now play an expanding role across naval operations and civilian sectors.
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