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US and UK Launch Joint Program to Counter Underwater Drones
The United States and United Kingdom have announced a joint defense initiative to develop technologies capable of detecting and destroying autonomous underwater vehicles threatening ports, naval bases, and critical maritime infrastructure.
Key Takeaways
- US and UK launch joint program to detect and neutralize autonomous underwater vehicles near critical infrastructure
- Current sonar systems cannot reliably detect battery-powered mini-subs that evade legacy detection thresholds
- Three technology tracks: distributed sensor nets, acoustic disruptors, and hunter-killer counter-drones
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