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2 days ago
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Taiwan, Late To The Drone Boat Game, To Hold Major Capability Test
Faced with the growing threat of an invasion by the People's Republic of China (PRC), Taiwanese military and industrial leaders will hold a two-day demonstration of uncrewed surface vessels (USVs). Scheduled for June 17 and June 18, the demonstration is designed to help speed up the island nation's maritime drone production, a spokesman for the Taiwanese Defense Ministry said. The move comes amid a surprising dearth of Taiwanese USVs, also known as drone boats, despite warnings from U.S. and Taiwanese officials that China could feel confident in its ability to launch a successful armed intervention against Taiwan by 2027, if not earlier. Such a conflict, as we previously reported, 'would likely become a huge drone war, with China also having made its own substantial investments in loitering munitions and swarming technologies in recent years. Chinese drones are proliferating in the air, on the ground, and at sea, and everything points to the mass use of uncrewed systems being a deciding factor in a conflict between Taiwan and China, something that has been enforced by the lessons of influential war games.' The drone boat demonstration will be hosted by the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST), Taiwan's top military research organization. It will take part in two phases, according to NCIST. 'Participating companies will first showcase their technologies through static displays featuring models, video presentations, and equipment exhibits at Lungteh Shipbuilding's Plant No. 6 facility,' the Taiwanese TVBS news outlet reported. 'The program will then transition to live operational demonstrations at the Jiugongli Viewing Platform, where manufacturers will establish shoreline control stations to direct unmanned vessels through real-world missions including surveillance operations and long-distance navigation tests.' The goal is to inform future military procurement specifications to expand Taiwan's drone boat fleet, the outlet noted. 'The initiative represents a significant milestone in Taiwan's broader strategy to modernize its naval defense capabilities amid regional security challenges,' TVBS posited. Spurred in part by the success of Ukraine's drone boat development, Taiwan is starting to build its own USVs. In March, we reported that Taiwan unveiled a domestically produced drone boat called the Endeavor Manta. Somewhat surprisingly, this was said to be the first of its kind to have been developed. Endeavor Manta's existence was disclosed by Taiwan's China Shipbuilding Corporation (CSBC Corp.), which produces ships and submarines for military and civilian use, during a launch event held in the port of Kaohsiung in southern Taiwan. The event included a demonstration of the USV's at-sea capabilities. You can read more about that USV and its specifications in our original story here. NCSIST is also developing its own attack drone boat called the Kuai Chi. Details about its specifications are sparse. 'Although appearing similar to USVs being produced by private manufacturers, the Kuai Chi attack drone boat's internal guidance and control systems as well as other core technologies, are developed and produced entirely in-house by the NCSIST, ' Taiwan's CNA news agency reported. The Kuai Chi will not take part in the NCSIST demonstration. That's 'due to the sensitive nature of the project,' Sun Chun-ching, an official with the Systems Development Center at the NCSIST, told reporters during a Ministry of National Defense (MND) briefing on Wednesday. The Kuai Chi will likely undergo separate combat evaluations next month, according to CNA. Following that, the USV will be 'demonstrated to the military during a precision live-fire missile drill at Jiupeng Base in Pingtung County in August,' CNA suggested. The planned demonstration 'will simulate a battlefield scenario where the NCSIST drone boat engages various surface targets.' If those trials are successful, the Kuai Chi could be introduced to the public during the Taipei Aerospace and Defense Technology Exhibition in September, Sun added. The NCSIST demonstration will feature several drone boats being developed by private industry, Sun explained. 12 firms will enter the June USV demonstration in Yilan, Taiwan, with 4 live demonstrations (Thunder Tiger, Carbon-Based Technologies, Corum, and Lung Teh) and 8 additional static displays (JetSea AI, GEOSAT, Robuff, Ocean Aero, MARTAC, DSRG, Auterion, and HII).(Up Media) — Taiwan Defense News Tracker (@TaiwansDefense) May 28, 2025 All this comes as Taiwan is planning to build out its first-ever army drone units later this year, The Wall Street Journal reported. It is part of a broader push to modernize its forces amid escalating threats from China. The move builds on a similar initiative by the country's Marine Corps, which has already converted several tank and artillery battalions into drone units, Defense Minister Wellington Koo told the Journal. The step reflects Taiwan's growing focus on asymmetric warfare, leveraging smaller, more innovative, and more agile systems to counter the overwhelming scale of Beijing's military in the event of an invasion. 'It would be best if China wakes up every day feeling like 'today's just not the day to invade,'' Koo stated. Beyond concerns about a full-on invasion of Taiwan in the next two years, the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) recently suggested that the PRC could also try to squeeze Taiwan by attacking two small islands close to the mainland. 'China possesses a variety of military options to coerce Taiwan, including increasing the frequency and scope of China's military presence operations, air and maritime blockades, seizure of Taiwan's smaller outlying islands, joint firepower strikes, and a full-scale amphibious invasion of Taiwan,' the DIA said in its 2025 Worldwide Threat Assessment released earlier this month. Ukraine has proven the value of asymmetrical weapons like drone boats, having largely pinned down Russia's Black Sea Fleet and taken out fixed and rotary aviation with its fleet of USVs. You can see a documentary about Ukraine's sea drone effort below. While Ukraine has a very well-developed drone boat fleet, Taiwan has yet to field any operationally. It remains to be seen whether Taipei's growing urgency about its own drone boat development will provide a viable threat to China within the projected timelines of a potential PRC attack. While these small explosive-laden drone boats have their tactical disadvantages, they are uniquely well suited to making an invasion of Taiwan much harder for the Beijing's forces. Defending against them is possible in many circumstances, but doing so takes resources and attention, and can limit a ship's maneuvering. They also pose a threat to shore targets, like ships at dock and harbor facilities. When working in numbers, the proposition of stopping them becomes much harder. Taiwan could flood the channel with these weapons as one measure to at least slow a cross-channel invasion operation and increase its 'cost,' which serves as a different. While line-of-sight and satellite datalinks to control these boats can be disrupted via electronic warfare, which China's is increasingly adept at, and can help in an enemy's detection of their presence, the infusion of basic artificial intelligence will make those communications unnecessary in the near future. That is if the user is willing to accept the moral implications of allowing autonomous weapons to choose their own targets. This would make defending against these types of vessel much more challenging, leaving hard kill as the only option once they are deployed. Taken as a whole, it is somewhat concerning that Taiwan hasn't done everything possible to procure lethal drone boats, especially considering their relevance in a cross-strait conflict and their area-denial performance in the Black Sea. It also fits directly with the U.S. vision of turning the strait into a kamikaze drone 'hellscape,' not just to inflict damage on China's Navy in a war there, but to deter one from starting. So, this seems to be a case of better late than never, and this exercise should help spur further growth in this sector. But even then, Taiwan needs to get very serious about procuring these capabilities quickly, potentially including from external sources. Contact the author: howard@
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Science
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Navy ramps up unmanned systems weapons tests, calls for industry push
The Navy this month undertook two groundbreaking weapons systems tests, which were followed by an announcement for a planned Future Unmanned Surface Vessel Industry Day in June to 'to accelerate the development and procurement of future USVs.' The Navy's Strategic Systems Programs on May 2 conducted the first sea-based cold-gas launch approach of its Conventional Prompt Strike, or CPS, hypersonic missile. Unlike in hot launch methods, in which the projectile motor ignites in the launch silo before flying towards its target, the cold-gas technique sees the missile launch first before the first stage of ignition. This method, according to the Navy, will become the standard for launching hypersonic missiles from ships at sea. 'The cold-gas approach allows the Navy to eject the missile from the platform and achieve a safe distance above the ship prior to first stage ignition,' said Vice Adm. Johnny Wolfe, director of Strategic Systems Programs. The test of the CPS missile was followed by the first-ever launch of a Solid Fuel Integral Rocket Ramjet (SFIRR) from an unmanned aerial vehicle operated by the U.S. Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division. The unmanned vehicle launch test also tested live firing control on a BQM-34 target vehicle, demonstrating maneuverability, control and long-range accuracy. 'This successful integration validates key aspects of our design and moves us closer to delivering an advanced propulsion system that will provide warfighters with greater range and speed,' said Abbey Horning, product director of NAWCWD's Advanced Concepts, Prototyping and Experimentation office, in a release. 'We're not just revisiting an old idea; we're refining and modernizing it to fit today's mission,' With the Navy seeking to strengthen its existing fleet with the inclusion of unmanned vessels, it is scheduled to host an industry day in Washington on June 17 for the Future Unmanned Surface Vessel Program. The craft showcased will be 'an open ocean, 25+ knot, high endurance, non-exquisite, autonomous vessel,' which will also be 'built to commercial standards,' according to a special notice.
New Straits Times
22-05-2025
- New Straits Times
RMN maritime operations go high tech with USV acquisition
LANGKAWI: The Royal Malaysian Navy today received an unmanned surface vehicle (USV) from US-based defence firm Swiftships. The acquisition of the Swift Sea Stalker (S3) USV will bolster the navy's surveillance and intelligence-gathering capabilities. "The vessel can also be equipped with armaments to serve as a deterrence. "The introduction of the S3 opens up new opportunities for the RMN to explore additional unmanned platforms, aligning with the armed forces' vision, particularly under its Future Force development plan," the RMN said. Present at the handover on the sidelines of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (Lima '25) were Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, his deputy Adly Zahari and ministry secretary-general Datuk Lokman Hakim Ali. The RMN was represented by its chief, Admiral Datuk Dr Zulhelmy Ithnain, while Swiftships was represented by its executive vice-president Kristina Paskeviciute. A USV is a remotely operated or autonomous vessel that operates on the surface of the water without any crew aboard. These vessels are designed to perform a variety of missions, often in environments that are too dangerous, repetitive, or remote for manned operations. USVs can be controlled from a distance or operate independently using pre-programmed instructions and on board sensors. In military contexts, USVs are used for tasks such as maritime surveillance, reconnaissance, mine countermeasures, and even armed patrols. They can be equipped with advanced sensors, communications systems and weaponry, depending on mission requirements. For the RMN, USVs like the S3 serve as force multipliers, enhancing operational capabilities while minimising risk to personnel. The RMN had previously operationalised unmanned systems through Squadron 601, which operates the ScanEagle unmanned aerial system (UAS) as a force multiplier in maritime operations.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Automotive
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Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market worth $1.59 billion by 2030 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market is estimated to be USD 0.82 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 1.59 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 14.1% according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™. The unmanned surface vehicles market is growing rapidly due to several major reasons. First, more companies and researchers need USVs to monitor water quality and map the ocean, which boosts demand in environmental and scientific fields. At the same time, defense agencies face more asymmetric threats and want stronger maritime security, so they are adding USVs to their surveillance and reconnaissance fleets. Finally, as offshore oil & gas firms increase their capital spending, they rely on USVs for inspection, monitoring, and support tasks. Together, these trends are driving rapid growth in the USVs market. Download PDF Brochure: Browse in-depth TOC on "Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market" 300 – Tables80 – Figures300 – Pages Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market Report Scope: Report Coverage Details Market Revenue in 2025 $ 0.82 billion Estimated Value by 2030 $ 1.59 billion Growth Rate Poised to grow at a CAGR of 14.1% Market Size Available for 2020–2030 Forecast Period 2025–2030 Forecast Units Value (USD Million/Billion) Report Coverage Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends Segments Covered By Application, Type, System, Cruising Speed, Hull Type, Endurance, Size and Region Geographies Covered North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of World Key Market Challenge Risk of cybersecurity threats to autonomous systems Key Market Opportunities Rapid adoption of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) in defense operations Key Market Drivers High demand for water quality monitoring and ocean data mapping Based on size, the small segment is expected to be the fastest-growing segment in the unmanned surface vehicles market during the forecast period Based on size, the small-size segment is growing the fastest in the unmanned surface vehicles market because it is more practical, affordable, and easy to use for many tasks. Small USVs are lightweight and flexible, which makes them perfect for jobs like port monitoring, water surveys, and underwater mine detection in shallow areas. They can be launched quickly without needing large ships or special equipment. Thanks to new technology, even small USVs can now carry advanced sensors and work on their own with minimal help. Due to lower operating and maintenance costs, they are gaining popularity among both government and private users. This is especially true in places that need better coastal security or want to do more research in oceans and rivers. Based on cruising speed, the >30 knots segment is projected to lead the unmanned surface vehicles market The >30 knots segment is the largest in the unmanned surface vehicles market because fast-moving vehicles are very useful for defense and emergency operations. These USVs help with tasks like patrolling, tracking suspicious activities, and detecting underwater mines. In situations where quick action is needed, high-speed USVs are the best option. They save time by reaching locations faster and can respond quickly to threats. That is why many governments, and naval forces choose them for security and military use. Their strong performance and fast response make this segment the most in-demand in the cruising speed category. Inquiry Before Buying: North America will be the largest market in the unmanned surface vehicles market. North America leads the unmanned surface vehicles industry because of strong defense spending, reliable manufacturers, and growing commercial use. In the US and Canada, military forces use USVs for surveillance, reconnaissance, anti-submarine warfare, and mine detection, which drives steady investment in advanced technology. Major US companies have strong partnerships with naval and research organizations, helping them secure long-term contracts to supply intelligent USVs for environmental monitoring and scientific research. The commercial sector, especially the oil & gas industry, also uses USVs for offshore inspection and pipeline monitoring, showing how useful these vehicles are in harsh marine environments. North American USVs come with advanced sensors and communication systems that help businesses reduce risk and boost efficiency. Ongoing government and private funding drives innovation in autonomy, endurance, and payload capacity. North America continues to lead the global USV market due to robust defense support, strong industry partnerships, increasing commercial demand, and ongoing investment. L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (US) , Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (US), Textron Inc. (US), Exail Technologies (France), Elbit Systems Ltd (Israel), MARTAC (US), Thales (France), LIG Nex1 (South Korea), ATLAS ELEKTRONIK GmbH (Germany), Saildrone, Inc. (US), Seafloor Systems, Inc (US), BAE Systems (UK), KONGSBERG (Norway), Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (Israel), Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) (India), and SEA-KIT International (UK) are the major key players in the unmanned surface vehicles companies. These companies have strong distribution networks across regions like North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and the rest of the world. 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15-05-2025
- Politics
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Our Best Look Yet At Ukraine's AIM-9 Sidewinder-Toting Magura-7 Drone Boat
Ukraine's Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR) released new video and details about the Magura-7 uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) the spy agency claims it used to down two Russian Su-30 Flanker multirole fighters. The revelations came during a ceremony to introduce a new stamp honoring Ukraine's USV campaign that offered our best view yet of the Magura-7 in various configurations. GUR commander 'Lt. Gen. Kyrylo Budanov, and a team of special service specialists publicly presented the Magura series of naval strike drones for the first time,' GUR stated on Telegram Thursday. The video shows a Magura-7 armed with two live AIM-9M Sidewinder infrared-guided air-to-air missiles for use as surface-to-air interceptors. TWZ was the first to report on the claimed use of AIM-9-toting Magura-7s to shoot down a pair of Flankers flying over the Black Sea, in an exclusive interview with Budanov, which you can read here. That engagement marked the first time a drone boat destroyed a combat jet. A previous image that emerged of the Magura-7 armed with two Sidewinder was much lower quality which you can see below. The boat displayed by GUR at the ceremony also features the missiles loaded on aircraft-style launch rails that would be elevated at an upward angle before launch, but they do not appear to provide any lateral traverse. This is significant since, as TWZ has pointed out previously, the M variant of the Sidewinder lacks the high-off-boresight (HOBS) capabilities of the infrared-guided R-73 (AA-11 Archer) short-range air-to-air missile. In December, GUR claimed it downed a Russian Mi-8 Hip helicopter fired from a Magura V5 USV operated by GUR's Group 13 unit. From our most recent coverage of the Magura-7: 'Missiles with HOBS engagement capability feature articulating seekers that make it easier for them to lock onto dynamic targets when loaded on a fixed launch rail. As such, the AIM-9M-armed Magura-7 looks as if it would have to be physically pointed relatively precisely in the direction of the target before launch. Meeting the parameters for a successful intercept from this platform could be very challenging, especially with the added factor of the drone boat bouncing up and down on the waves. Getting the targeted aircraft at the right height and distance to enter into the seeker's more limited viewing envelope wouldn't be that easy and it may require some amount of luck, at least based on the general launcher configuration we are seeing.' In addition to displaying a Magura-7 with two Sidewinders, GUR also showed off for the first time one of the USVs, also known as drone boats, equipped with a machine gun turret. In addition to displaying the Magura-7s, the GUR video also offered new details about these drone boats, answering questions we previously raised. As we recently surmised, it is roughly 23.5 feet long. In addition, it has a range of up to 540 nautical miles and can operate autonomously for at least 48 hours and up to seven days with a generator. Weighing more than 2,800 pounds unloaded and nearly 7,500 pounds loaded, it can carry a 1,433-pound payload. The 270 hp diesel engine can generate a top speed of 39 knots and a cruising speed of 23 knots, which it can do up to Sea State 3. Under the Beaufort Scale, that means a 'gentle breeze' of up to 10 knots and maximum wave heights of three feet. It has multiple video feeds for operators to exploit, with day/night gyro-stabilized turret — likely for general surveillance and target acquisition cueing — and two staring video systems. Its product card also listed 'acoustic environment monitoring systems.' It is controlled remotely with an encrypted satellite link, according to the card. We spotted no less than three planar satellite antenna's atop the boat's hull in previous imagery. The newly revealed specifications confirm our previous observation that the Magura-7 is larger than the Magura-5 with a greater range. The Magura-5 has a reported length of 18 feet and has a top speed of 42 knots, a cruising speed of 22 knots, and a range of 450 nautical miles. During the stamp ceremony, the commander of Group 13, GUR's drone boat unit, talked about how the campaign against Russia developed. 'It was a challenge for us to start our work from scratch,' he said, said the commander, identified only by his callsign, Thirteenth. 'Previously, there was no such experience anywhere, there was no place to draw information. But two years ago, we first hit the Russian reconnaissance ship Ivan Khurs. And today we can confidently say that the GUR of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Group 13, has displaced the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation to their bases. They are constrained in their actions, they do not perform any tasks as intended.' You can watch Ukraine's video of that encounter below. When the russian reconnaissance ship "Ivan Khurs" met a Ukrainian a perfect match! — Defense of Ukraine (@DefenceU) May 25, 2023 During 'two years of combat use of various modifications of the Magura drone, the masters of military intelligence hit a total of 17 sea and air targets of the aggressor state of Russia,' Thirteenth claimed, adding that '15 of which were completely destroyed.' In addition to the aforementioned Flankers and Mi-8, that list includes 'large ships of the Russian Black Sea Fleet – Sergey Kotov, Ivanovets, Tsezar Kunikov and other vessels. The damage inflicted on the enemy is estimated at more than half a billion dollars.' The War Zone cannot independently verify these claims, but there is no doubt that Ukraine's drone boats have done significant damage to Russian forces. Russian military correspondents posted the following video of the Tsezar Kunikov engagement, which took place in March 2024. Kremlin military correspondents have published a video of an alleged Ukrainian naval drone attack on the Big Landing Ship "Tsezar Kunikov" on February 14In the video, armed men try to hit surface targets with firearms, then an explosion is heard and a fire — NEXTA (@nexta_tv) March 6, 2024 Ukrainian military expert Mykhailo Samus suggested that 'the evolution and combat successes of drones in the Black Sea waters are causing a revision of naval doctrines in other countries of the world.' 'It is obvious,' he surmised, 'that the classic large-tonnage fleet of the 20th century is losing to the latest unmanned vehicles. Thanks to the 'Maguras' and other naval drones, a doctrinal shift has already taken place.' Drone boats, he added, are 'a modern fleet of the 21st century. I am convinced that right now, during a large-scale war, Ukraine and the GUR of the Ministry of Defense as a leader in this regard have really made a revolution…Patrolling the sea area, controlling sea communications, destroying air and sea targets… All this is already a reality. This is a new doctrine that has become a reality in Ukraine.' The success of Ukraine's USV program is not lost on the U.S. Navy. GUR's drone boat campaign was a major topic of conversation earlier this month at the (Special Operations Forces) SOF Week conference held earlier this month in Tampa. Several drone boats, like the one in the video below, were displayed for SOF leaders. 'We've learned a lot from international partners and current events,' Navy Cmdr. Michael Linn said during a PEO Maritime panel at the conference. 'So I want to make sure that we're prioritizing rapid, iterative improvements and adaptations that are critical to success. You know, everyone likely saw the news out of Ukraine … that a Magura 7 USV shot down an SU-30 fighter with a SAM. That's another major milestone coming out of [Ukraine].' It remains unclear how many Magura-7s GUR is operating, how many are fitted with AIM-9s or machine guns or the exact role anticipated for the machine gun-equipped variants. 'Sorry, but that information is classified,' Budanov told us. Contact the author: howard@
