Modular Innovation: How NavyPods Could Revolutionize Mine Countermeasures in the Royal Navy

Modular Innovation: How NavyPods Could Revolutionize Mine Countermeasures in the Royal Navy

28 Mar 23
Posted by: LT CDR S. J. REEVES RN
11 minutes, 3 seconds read
Message from the Editor

Naval practitioners have previously commented on the mission-focused desirability of warship modularity [NR 111/1, p. 34]. In this article, the author argues in favour of adopting the modular NavyPods technology concept aboard the Royal Navy’s Hunt-class Mine Countermeasure Vessels. A 10 minute read.

Introduction The Royal Navy is facing a pressing need to find cost-effective solutions for mine countermeasures (MCM) and seabed survey operations, whilst also keeping up with the rapid pace of technological change and the full panoply of emerging threats. The use of autonomous and off-board systems has emerged as a promising approach, providing a means of efficiently gathering data and performing tasks while minimising the risk to personnel. This article is focussed primarily on the utility, benefits, and potential challenges of developing the capability for use, specifically, within Hunt-cla…

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