Doctrine for autonomous undersea systems is lagging behind technology. As Extra-large uncrewed undersea vehicles (#XLUUVs) move towards kinetic payloads, navies must decide where autonomous execution ends and human authorisation begins, or risk an encounter between rival drones escalating into conventional hostilities: @mutuneer & Deepshi Grover or-f.org/40793 #UnderseaWarfare #NavalStrategy

For #India, a hybrid undersea force makes strategic sense as its submarine numbers are set to decline. Co-developing large uncrewed submersibles with a partner, backed by a dedicated capital outlay, may be the fastest route to protecting its nuclear submarine fleet and its deterrence: @mutuneer & Deepshi Grover or-f.org/40793 #UnderseaWarfare #IndianNavy

#NewRelease .@orfonline presents The Defence Cable – Issue 5, a monthly insight on military affairs and defence technology, analysing key developments shaping global defence and security. This edition examines India’s indigenous Kaveri engine trials for the Ghatak combat drone, private-sector innovation in counter-drone technology, the United States’ push towards autonomous warfare, next-generation uncrewed aircraft, #India–#US military cooperation, #Pakistan’s submarine capabilities, and Houthi advances threatening Red Sea shipping. Authors: @mutuneer & Archishman Ray Goswami Read here 🔗 or-f.org/40697 #Defence #DefenceTech #NationalSecurity

Introducing Faultlines, our new-look fortnightly newsletter on the forces shaping global security, with a note from @ProfHarshVPant. This edition: China–Pakistan collusion, Iran and the US midterms, India–Africa ties and more. Subscribe 👉 linkedin.com/pulse/faultline… #Faultlines #Geopolitics