How Robots, AI, and Drones Are Transforming the Dutch Navy's Sea Defences The Netherlands' Royal Navy is at the forefront of a significant shift in how armed forces defend their coastlines and project power on the high seas.
Uncrewed systems, including drones, underwater vehicles, and autonomous boats, are rapidly becoming an integral part of modern naval warfare.
The Dutch navy's current five week mission off the coast of Den Helder is a test bed for these cutting edge technologies, which promise to transform sea defences in ways both subtle and profound.