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May 212 min read

Dive into the Future: Ghost Shark and Manta Ray Take Over Underwater Defense

Australia and the US Unveil Cutting-Edge Underwater Drones

Move over Iron Man and Aquaman, the future of underwater defense might be upon us, and it involves high-tech drones with names straight out of a superhero movie.


Introducing Ghost Shark and Manta Ray:

  • These aren't mythical creatures, but rather prototypes for uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs) recently unveiled by Australia (Ghost Shark) and the United States (Manta Ray).

  • Experts believe these submersibles could revolutionize underwater warfare by offering a powerful defense solution with minimal risk to human life.

Learning from Aerial Warfare:

  • The extensive use of drones in air combat, from the US operations in Iraq and Afghanistan to the recent conflict in Ukraine, has proven their effectiveness.

  • Even cheaper, newer drones are playing a crucial role in modern warfare.

The Challenge of Underwater Communication:

  • Unlike their aerial and surface counterparts, underwater drones face communication hurdles.

  • While controlled by satellites and radio waves above water, these methods become unreliable at depth due to factors like water temperature, salinity, and depth.

  • A 2023 study in the journal Sensors highlights the increased energy consumption and significant data loss associated with underwater communication.


Keeping Details Under Wraps:

  • The developers of these next-generation military UUVs are tight-lipped about their solutions to communication challenges.

  • However, Australia boasts that the Ghost Shark, unveiled last month, represents "the most advanced undersea autonomous vehicles in the world."



A Glimpse into the Future:

  • The unveiling of Ghost Shark and Manta Ray signifies a significant step towards a future where underwater defense relies heavily on autonomous technology.

  • While the technical details remain under wraps, these advancements point towards a potential paradigm shift in naval warfare.



Source: CNN

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