Underwater Robot vs Sabotage – How the Royal Navy is Securing UK Seabeds

Protecting the UK’s undersea infrastructure just got a high-tech upgrade. The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory – or Dstl – has teamed up with industry to trial a new underwater robot that could help prevent sabotage to undersea cables and pipelines.

This remotely operated vehicle, or ROV, has been adapted to detect and safely neutralise underwater threats – including legacy unexploded ordnance. It means fewer risks for divers and vessels, and a lot more peace of mind for everyone else.

The robot is equipped with cameras, sensors, and tools that allow operators to identify hazards and place explosive charges to remove them – all from the safety of a ship or shoreline. And unlike a lot of equipment in defence, this one’s reusable – saving both lives and money.

Tested everywhere from Portsmouth to Norway, this Royal Navy-funded project is already proving its value. It’s a smart bit of kit helping protect critical infrastructure and support specialist jobs across the UK.

Safe, efficient, and not afraid to get its feet wet.

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