Motherships: The PRC Enters the Conversation
The evolution of naval warfare is entering a transformative era, one where autonomous systems and drone…
Read More »Singapore’s Multi-Role Combat Vessels: Motherships for a New Era of Naval Warfare
On October 21, 2025, Singapore reached a milestone in its naval modernization when ST Engineering launched…
Read More »Motherships, Payloads and Autonomous Systems: A 2024 Prologue
On October 21, 2025, Singapore marked a significant milestone in its naval modernization program when ST…
Read More »Beyond the Hybrid Fleet: Building Force Multiplier Integration Through Uncrewed Systems
When defense professionals speak of building “hybrid fleets” that combine crewed and uncrewed systems, they inadvertently…
Read More »Unlocking Military Potential: The Immediate Opportunities in Uncrewed Systems
The recent Williams Foundation seminar on military readiness did not really highlight or provide detailed perspectives…
Read More »Reimagining Maritime Security: Australia’s Collaborative Approach to Uncrewed Systems
Australia faces one of the world’s most daunting maritime security challenges. With 37,000 kilometers of coastline…
Read More »The Navy’s Science and Technology Board Fast-Tracks the Journey to Achieve a “Hybrid Fleet”
The U.S. Navy is committed to fielding a “Hybrid Fleet.” This concept was first articulated by…
Read More »Porcupine Defense: How Maritime Autonomous Systems Can Enhance Deterrence in the Pacific
In a recent article about how the Philippines are enhancing their defense capabilities, I focused on…
Read More »The Department of the Navy’s Science and Technology Board Accelerates the Journey to Achieve a “Hybrid Fleet”
The Navy-After-Next will be a “Hybrid Fleet.” This concept was first articulated by then-Chief of Naval…
Read More »The U.S. Navy Publishes a New Navigation Plan and Advances the Fielding of a “Hybrid Fleet”
The U.S. Navy has been forthcoming and transparent in its strategies designed to ensure peace and…
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