This is the UXV Combatant, is a new unmanned combat ship being developed by BAE Systems. Yes, a drone.... The ship is also a hanger for fleets of unmanned drone vehicles. Does this remind you of Star Wars Episode I?
The battle ship is that it will use, "Full integrated electrical propulsion with twin propeller shafts/motors supplied by gas turbine and diesel alternators. Alternatively, cruising power can be supplied by two shafts/motors and diesel alternators with boost power from one gas turbine driving two water jets." (BAE) this means that it will cost low on fuel efficiency.
What's Driving This Trend
- Unmanned Combat Ships
- The development of unmanned combat ships presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the naval defense industry, including the possibility of reducing costs and increasing efficiency.
- Drone Fleets
- The integration of fleets of unmanned drone vehicles on combat ships opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in unmanned warfare capabilities and tactical strategies.
- Electric Propulsion
- The use of fully integrated electrical propulsion in combat ships offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in propulsion technologies, leading to increased fuel efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
Who This Affects Most
- Naval Defense
- The development of unmanned combat ships and drone fleets represents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the naval defense industry, offering new possibilities for defense strategies and capabilities.
- Unmanned Warfare
- The integration of unmanned drone vehicles on combat ships presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the unmanned warfare industry, including advancements in autonomous technology and remote-controlled capabilities.
- Propulsion Technology
- The adoption of electric propulsion systems in combat ships creates disruptive innovation potential in the propulsion technology industry, with the opportunity to develop and enhance more efficient and sustainable propulsion solutions.
