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Unmanned systems will reshape the naval command chain

2025-07-04   

Recently, the British media has discussed the changes brought by autonomous combat systems to the naval command structure. With the rapid development of unmanned system technology, the traditional command system centered on the bridge is facing systematic restructuring, which may change the command mode of future naval battles. The report states that autonomous combat systems are driving the transformation of the naval force structure. The navy that implements organizational structure flattening reform, deep integration of digital technology, and command system restructuring will have an advantage in future competition. And for those navies that fail to transform in a timely manner, their traditional fleets may be surpassed by miniaturized, low-cost, and intelligent unmanned fleets. Currently, multiple navies are accelerating the development and technical validation of unmanned equipment. The US Navy's "Phantom Fleet Overlord" project has been continuously testing a 90 meter long unmanned surface vessel since its launch at the end of 2018. The ship has completed thousands of kilometers of autonomous navigation tests and achieved missile launches under remote control by operators. The 300 ton unmanned patrol boat developed by the Australian Navy under the framework of the "Sentinel" program has entered the sea testing phase, with the goal of building a remote control and autonomous dual-mode offshore surveillance platform. The British Navy is being coordinated by the experimental innovation team NavyX to promote autonomous transformation. In recent years, the team has received and tested the "Sea Combat Experimental Demonstration" platform, the 270 ton X-01 "Patrick Blackett" test boat, and the "Divine Sword" super large unmanned underwater vehicle. It is worth noting that the navies of the United States and the United Kingdom have announced their plans for future autonomous fleets, covering various types of equipment such as unmanned underwater vehicles, unmanned ships, and unmanned aircraft carriers. British military experts believe that the widespread application of unmanned combat systems will trigger changes in naval combat styles. The future fleet may build a combat cluster with unmanned ships as the core, and the command center will be transferred from the traditional bridge to the coastal command center. This transformation stems from the high demand for real-time response in unmanned combat. Traditional command chains are difficult to adapt to algorithm driven combat modes - relying on sensor networks and artificial intelligence analysis, junior technical personnel in land command and control centers can form preliminary decision recommendations with strong situational awareness capabilities. This' technological empowerment 'is disrupting the traditional command hierarchy system, shifting battlefield dominance from experienced bridge commanders to technical support teams. British defense officials emphasize that the widespread adoption of unmanned combat systems will significantly increase the demand for versatile talents. Future naval officers need to possess both digital technology literacy and command decision-making abilities to adapt to the operation and tactical coordination of intelligent equipment. To this end, the British Navy needs to accelerate the development of targeted training programs to build a talent pool suitable for autonomous warfare. (New Society)

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