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SMI Whitepaper exploring the role of Maritime Autonomous Systems in UK sovereign capability
Posted 2026-04-28 13:58:00 by

The SMI Maritime Autonomous Systems Group Council has released a new paper exploring the role of Maritime Autonomous Systems (MAS) in UK sovereign capability.
The paper examines how MAS is reshaping naval capability, the importance of definining sovereign priorities within the autonomy stack and the role of global collaboration in sustaining innovation and growth. It also highlights the need for clear demand signals, strengthened government-industry alignment and the growing importance of data exploitation in delivering operational advantage.
To read and download the White Paper, click here.

