Uncrewed Naval Systems (UNS) 2025 will bring together global naval stakeholders and technology experts to explore the deployment of uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs) and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) across modern fleets. As geopolitical pressures intensify across the Indo-Pacific, North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, the role of maritime autonomy in supporting intelligence, surveillance, mine-countermeasures, and environmental monitoring is more vital than ever.
The event will spotlight the technologies enabling mission success—from AI and machine learning, to undersea infrastructure protection and search and rescue (SAR) using autonomous platforms. With global demand for uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) expected to rise from $1.1 billion in 2024 to $2.5 billion by 2034, UNS 2025 provides a critical opportunity to connect science with strategy.
Themes
UNS 2025 will address five key areas relevant to ocean science and defense:
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Anti-Submarine Warfare and Ocean Sound Propagation
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Search and Rescue Applications
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Integration of AI and Autonomy in Maritime Operations
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International Naval Collaboration
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Securing Subsea Infrastructure in Changing Marine Environments
Key Participants
Confirmed speakers include global leaders in uncrewed maritime systems development, such as:
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Rear Admiral Paul Flos, Netherlands Ministry of Defence
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Rear Admiral Michael Mattis, US Navy
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Commodore Mick Turner, Royal Australian Navy
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Captain Ali Ashour, Ministry of Interior – State of Kuwait
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Commander Michael Hutchinson, Navy X
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Professor Erkan Oterkus, University of Strathclyde – Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering
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David Manley, UK MoD & University College London
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Venue Information
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
Scarsdale Place, Kensington
London, United Kingdom
W8 5SY
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