Robots, AI and drones: how the Dutch navy is using tech to transform its sea defences

The Royal Netherlands Navy is integrating autonomous drones and uncrewed vessels into its maritime defense strategy. The initiative aims to reduce human risk by deploying a ring of uncrewed systems around crewed platforms within the next decade.
A member of the Royal Netherlands Navy with a drone during uncrewed sea trials off the country’s northern coast last month. Photograph: John van Helvert/Media Centrum Defensie A member of the Royal Netherlands Navy with a drone during uncrewed sea trials off the country’s northern coast last month. Photograph: John van Helvert/Media Centrum Defensie Seascape: the state of our oceans Netherlands Robots, AI and drones: how the Dutch navy is using tech to transform its sea defences Uncrewed systems are the future for armed forces and the Netherlands is leading the way ‘to keep people out of danger zones’
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