Naval Drones

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Seafloor drone garages? Italy weighs new tech to protect vital cables

The country's navy is collecting ideas as it leads a cluster of European Union countries in the Critical Seabed Infrastructure Protection PESCO project.

www.defensenews.com

Seafloor drone garages? Italy weighs new tech to protect vital cableshttps://t.co/s2WOMjXZQe pic.twitter.com/pENjhzhtKd

— Defense News (@defense_news) July 19, 2023

View: https://twitter.com/defense_news/status/1681645441878745088?s=20

 

[publiusr]

No humans at risk for an electrocution hazard.

 

[Forest Green]

No humans at risk for an electrocution hazard.

I wouldn't say that.

Good way to deal with 'trained Dolphins' too.

 

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1684096660694249474

View: https://twitter.com/Maks49810504/status/1684096660694249474?s=20

 

[aonestudio]

We got an exclusive look at Ukraine's latest sea drone, used to attack Russia in the Black Sea. Fast, nimble and packed with 100s of kg of explosives. Naval drones just hit the Kerch Bridge and they say the drones are limiting the Black Sea Fleet's movements. pic.twitter.com/Rmm2RRZxoF

— Alex Marquardt (@MarquardtA) July 29, 2023

View: https://twitter.com/MarquardtA/status/1685263332733845505

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iv1WbNY-yB0

 

[Forest Green]

320kg is enough to carry an anti-ship missile, or even two Sea Skuas or similar, or a Mk54 torpedo.

 

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Video describing the Ukrainian produced USV (marine drone) "MAGURA V5" which was displayed at the International Defense Exhibition & Conference (IDEX 2023) in Istanbul, Turkey.#OSINT #UkraineRussiaWar️️ #UkraineWar #Ukraine #Counteroffensive pic.twitter.com/cCm81Hcuen

— OSINT Intuit 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇬🇧 🇺🇦 🇮🇱 🇬🇪 (@UKikaski) July 29, 2023

View: https://twitter.com/UKikaski/status/1685237016768770048?s=20

 

[TomS]

320kg is enough to carry an anti-ship missile, or even two Sea Skuas or similar, or a Mk54 torpedo.

Not with launchers and control systems.

 

[Forest Green]

A single Sea Skua or Mk54-like torpedo should be possible.

 

[TomS]

A single Sea Skua or Mk54-like torpedo should be possible.

Torpedo, definitely. Missile with requisite radar might be pushing it.

I did finally find a document about an alternative launcher system that would be well suited to deploying torpedoes from USVs. Instead of the compressed air reservoir in traditional launchers, it uses basically air bag inflators. That's a substantial weight savings.

 

[Forest Green]

I was proposing to launch the missile at relatively close range (few km or less) and have it home on the first ship it sees.

IAI Introduces: BLUE WHALE Large AUV - Defense Update:

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has unveiled a large autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) called BLUE WHALE designed for covert intelligence gathering in the sea and coastal waters. The AUV can perform a significant portion of the operations of a manned submarine for several weeks without the...

defense-update.com

 

[aonestudio]

Footage of the actual moment a Ukrainian naval drone reached the Russian Project 775 war/landing ship Olenegorsky Gornyk confirming it wasn't destroyed on its approach contrary to the claims of the Russian Ministry of Defense pic.twitter.com/8hMsqdBwI6

— NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 (@NOELreports) August 4, 2023

View: https://twitter.com/NOELreports/status/1687359129508016128

Big news coming from port city Novorossiysk, Russia. Ukrainian Naval drones attacked it and managed to damage the Russian Project 775 war/landing ship Olenegorsky Gornyk which is now floating on its side and is towed away. pic.twitter.com/4rwf5UqHUQ

— NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 (@NOELreports) August 4, 2023

View: https://twitter.com/NOELreports/status/1687351537679376385

 

[Forest Green]

So did the drone explode?

EDIT: Yep, definitely got it.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1687351782781968384

View: https://twitter.com/Maks49810504/status/1687351782781968384?s=20

https://twitter.com/x/status/1687366564146757632

View: https://twitter.com/BDeMayo/status/1687366564146757632?s=20

 

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#BREAKING Video footage of Ukrainian kamikaze USV strike on Russian-flagged Sig oil tanker last night in the Kerch Strait. pic.twitter.com/Hb5hBvc3Xe

— Clash Report (@clashreport) August 5, 2023

Engine room.



Bridge.

 

[aonestudio]

A photo has been leaked of the damage caused to the hull of the Russian Project 775 landing ship "Olengorsky Gornyak" as a result of a Ukrainian USV attack in the early morning of August 4. https://t.co/kjjPEAUm1G pic.twitter.com/Gm480Q7I1h

— Status-6 (Military & Conflict News) (BlueSky too) (@Archer83Able) August 10, 2023

View: https://twitter.com/Archer83Able/status/1689762173780738049

Damage To Russian Tanker From Ukrainian Drone Boat Seen In Video

The Russian tanker ship Sig was left with a in its hull along the waterline after a Ukrainian uncrewed surface vessel attack last week.

www.thedrive.com

 

[aonestudio]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7STLTtOEOM

/2.Footage of the “Sea Baby” drone pic.twitter.com/QTmxGhE5Hk

— Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 (@bayraktar_1love) August 16, 2023

View: https://twitter.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1691710612252893572

 

[aonestudio]

New Drone Boat Named Sea Baby Used In Kerch Bridge Attack

The Sea Baby is claimed to pack a 1,800-pound warhead and is said to have been used in the last drone boat attack on the Kerch Bridge.

www.thedrive.com

 

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Video footage of testing the 🇺🇦Ukrainian underwater drone "Marichka"

The drone is designed to attack warships, boats, submarines (?), coastal fortifications and bridge supports

Length - 6 m, width - 1 m
Range - 1000 km

⚔️🇺🇦💪🏼

Follow for more pic.twitter.com/L883EpNfoT

— WarFrontline (@WarFrontline) August 22, 2023

View: https://twitter.com/WarFrontline/status/1694080436933157064?s=20

 

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Did you think we just made aircraft?

Making waves with undersea autonomy is nothing new to #TeamBoeing. The Orca XLUUV is the result of more than 50 years of experience building and operating undersea vehicles. Hear Derek, Orca build lead, dive into detail. pic.twitter.com/Jn3yr3TxBQ

— Boeing Defense (@BoeingDefense) August 30, 2023

View: https://twitter.com/BoeingDefense/status/1696938515907620874?s=20

 

[Forest Green]

Also, at REPMUS 2021, the Royal Navy / Royal Marines demonstrated the autonomous launch of a Switchblade 300 loitering munition from the MADFOX uncrewed surface vehicle. Given the hints, it does not seem crazy to ASSUME that TPS 1, 2 and 3 might be Switchblade, Hero 30 and 120. pic.twitter.com/fI2GuixgSi

— Gabriele Molinelli (@Gabriel64869839) September 8, 2023

View: https://twitter.com/Gabriel64869839/status/1700118672189063332?s=20

https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2021/october/14/211014-madfox-at-nato-exercise

British Royal Navy’s MADFOX crewless boat fires missile for first time

The British Royal Navy’s new autonomous vessel demonstrated its potential and capabilities by firing a missile for the first time.

www.naval-technology.com

 

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The MMCM system is meant to detect, identify and neutralize mines up to 300 meters deep, compared to 120 meters today. https://t.co/Bqfo4yNTPH

— Defense News (@defense_news) September 14, 2023

View: https://twitter.com/defense_news/status/1702126278994690519?s=20

 

[GTX]

Navies face ‘dreadnought’moment' as Ukraine destroys more Russian warships, British admiral says

“We're once again facing something completely new, a paradigm shift,” the First Sea Lord said.

www.defenseone.com

 

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Four USVs are operating from Japan in the Integrated Battle Problem 23.2 exercise aimed at integrating these unmanned systems into routine fleet missions. https://t.co/nNHgpfZTIa

— Defense News (@defense_news) September 22, 2023

View: https://twitter.com/defense_news/status/1705126040622830049?s=20

 

[Forest Green]

Going the distance. 🌅

With full, advanced #autonomy, the Orca XLUUV gives strategic reach to unmanned operations for the @USNavy. Orca can swim from a pier instead of a host ship, simplifying logistics and manpower when it matters most. pic.twitter.com/hMaJIZh6UC

— Boeing Defense (@BoeingDefense) September 21, 2023

View: https://twitter.com/BoeingDefense/status/1704933548182892775?s=20

 

[GTX]

Our Best Look At Ukraine's 'Marichka' Submarine Drone

Marichka is envisioned as being able to attack naval targets over great distance and even run clandestine resupply missions.

www.thedrive.com

 

[aonestudio]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lK4I2ksH2U

SINKEX: Turkiye demonstrates swarm of kamikaze USV capabilities - Naval News

Aselsan conducted a live test of the Albatros-S USV fitted with a Kamikaze warhead against a ship target in the eastern Mediterranean Sea.

www.navalnews.com

 

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HII wins $347M contract for up to 200 'Lionfish' small undersea drones - Breaking Defense

The Navy's purchase comes amid a flurry of other activities around the service's use of unmanned systems.

breakingdefense.com

 

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🇩🇪🇺🇦 Germany has transferred an undisclosed quantity of Sonobot 5 Unmanned Surface Vehicles to Ukraine. These are mainly used for three-dimensional mapping of water bodies, and could help with operations across the Dnipro River. pic.twitter.com/FycnmKvC7M

— Astraia Intel (@astraiaintel) October 28, 2023

View: https://twitter.com/astraiaintel/status/1718292937229189486?s=20

SONOBOT 5 System | EvoLogics

EvoLogics SONOBOT 5 unmanned surface vehicle provides a smart lightweight solution for hydrographic surveys and other applications in harbors and inland waters.

evologics.de

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mp1rEY0uYSg

 

[Forest Green]

Orca Drone Submarine Delivered To Navy

Orca, which Is set to perform a variety of missions for the Navy including mine laying, has suffered significant delays prior to delivery.

www.thedrive.com

 

[GTX]

German-British engineer battalion receives Sonobot 5 drone

 

[Forest Green]

The AFU appears to have sunk the Russian Navy pr. 12411 Tarantul Class Corvette "Ivanovets" with multiple marine drone strikes on the night of January 31 to February 1 in western Crimea.

Stunning images of the boat sinking! #UkraineWar #UkraineRussianWar #OSINT #Ukraine… pic.twitter.com/xtHds1fWNi

— OSINT Intuit 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇬🇧 🇺🇦 🇮🇱 🇬🇪 (@UKikaski) February 1, 2024

View: https://twitter.com/UKikaski/status/1753011684719902785?s=20

 

[Firefinder]

Ship wreck of the day!

Warriors of the special unit "Group 13" of the @DI_Ukraine destroyed the missile corvette "Ivanovets" of the russian Black Sea Fleet.

As a result of a number of direct hits to the hull, the corvette was damaged, rolled to the stern, and sank. The value of… pic.twitter.com/JZwh8aggn0

— Defense of Ukraine (@DefenceU) February 1, 2024

View: https://twitter.com/DefenceU/status/1753013182702944594/mediaViewer?currentTweet=1753013182702944594&currentTweetUser=DefenceU


Alt, video of the attack.

Look like they had a drone go into the blast hole caused by another.

And this class is smaller then the LCS for comparison, they are basically a Osa class with a 76mm. Only 8 meters or 34 feet wide. If its not sunk it basically out of the war.

 

[Forest Green]

Ship wreck of the day!

Warriors of the special unit "Group 13" of the @DI_Ukraine destroyed the missile corvette "Ivanovets" of the russian Black Sea Fleet.

As a result of a number of direct hits to the hull, the corvette was damaged, rolled to the stern, and sank. The value of… pic.twitter.com/JZwh8aggn0

— Defense of Ukraine (@DefenceU) February 1, 2024

View: https://twitter.com/DefenceU/status/1753013182702944594/mediaViewer?currentTweet=1753013182702944594&currentTweetUser=DefenceU


Alt, video of the attack.

Look like they had a drone go into the blast hole caused by another.

And this class is smaller then the LCS for comparison, they are basically a Osa class with a 76mm. Only 8 meters or 34 feet wide. If its not sunk it basically out of the war.

All 4 Mosquits on board exploded, so exactly zero chance it survived.

Update: All four Mosquito ("Moskit") Soviet-era supersonic ramjet powered anti-ship cruise missile on the Ivanovets exploded after the 4th drone struck the port side thereby completely destroying the vessel and most likely sealing the fate of the crew.#UkraineWar… pic.twitter.com/tzhyOYlizD

— OSINT Intuit 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇬🇧 🇺🇦 🇮🇱 🇬🇪 (@UKikaski) February 1, 2024

View: https://twitter.com/UKikaski/status/1753113863153950969?s=20


Something else is on fire too:

 

[Topi]

When viewing the above video of the Ivanovets blowing up and then rapidly sinking stern first, I cannot help but think of the two last photographs taken of the battlecruiser HMS Invincible sinking during the Battle of Jutland - the first with the ship engulfed in flames from stem to stern as its P and Q turret magazines deflagrate, and the second with the bow, sitting on shallow seafloor, protruding nearly vertically out of the water.

 

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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stt4Wy_6K0A

 

[Forest Green]

THE HUGE American ORCA Submarine Drone - 26 meters and 50 tons!!! Autonomous weapons.​

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3xc2e1gTsY

 

[Forest Green]

Pentagon tech hub hires Anduril to get large underwater drone to Navy

The Defense Innovation Unit awarded Anduril a contract that will allow U.S. Navy units to start testing, buying and operating its Dive-LD vehicle.

www.defensenews.com

 

[aonestudio]

A division of maritime drone operators called “Group 13” has been formed as part of Main Directorate of Intelligence of Ukraine.

The footage shows the control panel and the unmanned boat itself, which is actively used by the GUR to attack ships of Russian Black Sea Fleet. pic.twitter.com/JPzTxJLWea

— Clash Report (@clashreport) February 10, 2024

View: https://twitter.com/clashreport/status/1756198119799230544

 

[aonestudio]

⚡️Ukraine sinks another Russian warship, “Cezar Kunikov“, in the Black Sea.

Magura V5 drones sank the russian warship near occupied Alupka, Crimea.

This footage was released by HUR to confirm the hit.https://t.co/bwBGJ2rWZD pic.twitter.com/iPpstyFMUX

— WarTranslated (@wartranslated) February 14, 2024

View: https://twitter.com/wartranslated/status/1757676612588314719

https://t.me/DIUkraine/3469