Ukraine's Unmanned Surface Vessels and Their Implications for Sea Surface Warfare

One of the most undeniable trends in modern warfare is the robotisation of military operations. Ukraine is arguably at the forefront of leveraging this technology, including in the maritime domain. This piece was written by Captain (Ret.) Andriy Ryzhenko, former Deputy Chief of Staff of the Ukrainian Navy, in collaboration with DataDriven consultant Anton Tabur. Together, they delve into the evolving role of unmanned surface vessels in modern naval combat.

• What led to this development?
• What impact has this technology had on the current conflict?
• What could this mean for the future of Naval Warfare?