The Danish Armed Forces will trial four autonomous sea drones to enhance maritime security in Northern Europe. These uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) will use wind and solar power to patrol and collect real-time data on potential criminal activities such as illegal fishing and drug smuggling. With the urgency heightened by the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage, the technology aims to bolster surveillance against threats in the Baltic Sea arising from Russian aggression. Developed by Saildrone, these drones also assist in deep-sea mapping of critical underwater infrastructures.
The Danish Armed Forces are set to trial four autonomous sea drones powered by wind and solar, aiming to enhance maritime security against rising threats.
With increased tensions over Russian aggression, the surveillance technology will help identify threats including drug smuggling and illegal fishing, crucial for regional security.
Jenkins emphasized, 'The Baltic, North Sea, and European Arctic waters are currently facing unprecedented threats,' highlighting the urgency and significance of the project.
The uncrewed surface vehicles will also assist in deep-sea mapping to provide better understanding of underwater infrastructures critical for national security.
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