Navy utilises Al in hi-tech defence strategy

BRITAIN will hunt Russian submarines across vast areas of oceans through a new hi-tech force to protect undersea cables and pipelines.

- BY SOPHIE HUSKISSON

The groundbreaking Atlantic Bastion programme will combine autonomous vessels and artificial intelligence with warships and aircraft to create a highly advanced hybrid force.

Ships, submarines, aircraft and unmanned vessels will be connected through Al-powered acoustic detection technology and integrated into a digital web to target enemy threats.