Si Reeves

Interested in most things maritime, defence, international security and emerging technology. All views are my own.

[Navy Lookout @NavyLookout]

.@HMSBangor - RN's sole remaining Sandown-class MCMV - returning to Rosyth after a day of post-refit trials.

Via @Brian_D2016 @dcullen_photo

[Royal Navy @RoyalNavy]

The #RoyalNavy is buying 20 crewless boats as we look to build on our ability to merge both crewed and uncrewed forces. Delivered by UK USV specialists Kraken Works, they will be used by the Coastal Forces Squadron and @RoyalMarines from 47 Commando

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[Navy Lookout @NavyLookout]

Latest insight article:

Royal Navy mine warfare update – HMS Bangor extended in service for 5 years

https://t.co/KiNXGXRoZJ

[Si Reeves @Si_Reeves83]

The Royal Navy is giving up one thing in which it led the world. I hope it can recover https://t.co/Ai3uY0G2iX

[Royal Navy @RoyalNavy]

Uncrewed vessels have been demonstrating their ability to shadow warships during trials off the coast of Scotland. The flotilla were being remotely-piloted from a control centre in Portsmouth while they worked with @hms_tyne and @HMS_Str_Castle

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[Si Reeves @Si_Reeves83]

Unmanned boats are opening a lethal new front in naval warfare https://t.co/gsMYK76gWM

[Si Reeves @Si_Reeves83]

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[Royal Navy @RoyalNavy]

Stirling work...

@HMS_Str_Castle now flies the White Ensign after formally becoming a #RoyalNavy warship as the specialist mine hunting ship prepares to return to operations protecting UK waters from underwater threats.

Read more: https://t.co/jlIu0xA4gy

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

A commercially available underwater robot adapted by @Dstlmod could soon help the @RoyalNavy protect sailors and vital undersea cables

A number of systems enable operators to remotely detect unexploded ordinance and place explosive charges to safely deal with underwater hazards.

[Si Reeves @Si_Reeves83]

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[Si Reeves @Si_Reeves83]

Well informed article and worth a read! Revealed: Russia’s secret war in UK waters https://t.co/0nHPGpkbJv

[Si Reeves @Si_Reeves83]

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[Si Reeves @Si_Reeves83]

Royal Navy gets more uncrewed vessels for minehunting https://t.co/55shehftKu via @ukdefjournal

[Ros Atkins @BBCRosAtkins]

The week just gone will matter for years to come for Europe and the US. 2 mins on some of the reasons why. Produced by Catherine Karelli. https://t.co/2LZd0g3SCq

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[NATO Maritime Command @NATO_MARCOM]

Exercise Dynamic Move 25 brings together 19 NATO nations and 6 Partner nations to enhance multinational cooperation in Naval Mine Warfare, sharpening tactical decision-making, improving interoperability, and integrating cutting-edge technologies, ensuring #NATO's maritime forces remain ready, responsive, and resilient #DYNAMICMOVE2025 #WeAreNATO

[NATO ACT @NATO_ACT]

❗️Major news❗️
@NATO_ACT announces the establishment of @NATO TASK FORCE X – a fleet of high-tech autonomous maritime systems designed to detect & track threats, safeguard critical undersea infrastructure & bolster security across the Alliance:
https://t.co/MOL72NdU4L
#WeAreNATO