Ministry of Defence announces £90m Atlantic Net technology framework
The Ministry of Defence has announced a £90 million framework for Royal Navy drones, sensors and AI systems. Atlantic Net is intended to improve underwater surveillance and protect cables and energy infrastructure.
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The Ministry of Defence has announced plans for a £90 million framework with Ocean Infinity Solutions for underwater monitoring technology. Its 10 November release says the agreement is due to be signed today.
Called Atlantic Net, the system is intended to combine autonomous equipment, sensors, communications and data services under Royal Navy direction. It forms the first phase of the wider Atlantic Bastion programme.
The department says the technology will work with crewed warships and submarines to provide earlier warning of potential threats to undersea infrastructure. It also expects the framework to support almost 200 skilled jobs and the immediate supply chain. These are announced plans and projected benefits.
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