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Charting the seas: the Royal Navy's hydrographic heritage 20 March, 2013 The Royal Navy has a rich heritage of hydrography and marine surveying that stretches back to the 17th century with the first survey of the British coast for Charles II. Despite the...

Deep secret – secure submarine communication on a quantum level 29 November, 2012 Quantum key distribution technology could enable submarines to communicate securely both at depth and speed. Berenice Baker investigates how rapid underwater communication can be achieved at...

ICT efficiency drive: Royal Navy DCNS 31 May, 2012 The British armed forces are upgrading the way they carry out ICT. Nigel Ash talks to Commodore Jamie Hay of the Royal Navy, who reveals more about this extensive project, which will...

The changing face of sonar: multipurpose sonar developments 31 May, 2012 Subsurface situational awareness is a critical element of any naval force’s operational capabilities. Ralf Siegfried, director of systems design at sonar systems expert L-3 ELAC Nautik,...

Persistent littoral surveillance: automated coast guards 01 May, 2012 When it comes to guarding huge stretches of shoreline, there's only so much traditional vessels can accomplish. Chris Lo explores the US Navy's plans for a networked system of automated...

In-Touch and In-Sync – Modern Naval Communications 23 March, 2011 Asymmetric warfare, especially in littoral and subsea zones, has created new demands for naval communication. Albrecht Muller reports on how new operational requirements are shaping the future...

Noise and Vibration: What's Your Signature? 18 March, 2011 Measuring and analysing a vessel's acoustics and vibration profile can be a vital tool for military or civilian ships. Chris Lo explores the options with Brüel & Kjær's Northern...

Electronic Warfare: Controlling the Spectrum 01 December, 2010 The battle for control of the electromagnetic spectrum is becoming increasingly intense. Anthony Beachey tunes in to the growing threat of electronic warfare to find out just how...

The Future of Naval Communications 16 June, 2010 Albrecht Müller looks at the future of naval communications, and the cutting-edge projects that will take us...

Virtual Revolution in Military Training 05 May, 2010 Global armed services are increasingly seeking the benefits of virtual over conventional training. We talk to defence contractor IP Video Systems about the present and future of virtual...