Ultra Maritime Leaders Discuss Future of Unmanned Anti-Submarine Warfare at DSEI 2025

In a rapidly evolving defense landscape, Ultra Maritime is set to play a pivotal role at the DSEI 2025 exhibition taking place in London this September. The company aims to provide insights into the future of unmanned anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and the expanding industrial capacity necessary to support this innovative approach.

Ultra Maritime will host two significant forums in the Naval Pavilion during the event. The first session, titled "Silent Battles, Hybrid Fleets: The Autonomous Future of Anti-Submarine Warfare and How We Get There," is scheduled for September 9 from 15:00 to 15:50. This session, moderated by Bill Biggs, Senior Consultant for Defence Equipment & Support (DES), will explore the necessity of innovative ASW solutions in response to the evolving threats posed by enemy submarines. As submarines become quieter and more sophisticated, the challenges of modern ASW have grown increasingly complex.

Bill Biggs will lead a panel of distinguished experts, including Carlo Zaffanella, President and CEO of Ultra Maritime; Dr. Shane Arnott, Senior VP of Programs and Engineering at Anduril Industries; and Dr. Stephen Tripp, Director of Future Capabilities and International Strategy at General Atomics. The discussion will emphasize the need for advanced sensing and communication modalities, uniting existing and next-generation capabilities across both manned and unmanned platforms. The urgency of adopting these solutions at scale will be a central theme, shedding light on the operational strategies for modern navies.

The second forum, entitled "Building Factories, Building Deterrents," will take place on September 10 from 15:00 to 15:50. This session, hosted by Elizabeth Baker, Vice President of International Business Development at Ultra Maritime, will delve into the crucial topic of rapidly regenerating defense industrial capacity. As adversaries grow smarter and more capable, the threat to global supply chains becomes increasingly pressing. This discussion aims to assess necessary changes in response to the UK Strategic Defence Review, which promises a new partnership with the industry and procurement reforms.

Elizabeth Baker's panel will feature prominent figures including Rex Cox, former CEO of the National Shipbuilding Office, now serving as Trials and Acceptance Director at Babcock International; Ian Wilcox, Head of Science and Technology Delivery at DSTL; Cmdr. Madhavarao, Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL); and Col. Rob Tyler, Director of Air Requirements at the Royal Canadian Air Force. Together, they will examine how allies can leverage technology transfers to support each other's objectives, thereby enhancing collective defense capabilities.

Ultra Maritime stands at the forefront of anti-submarine warfare, with a global presence spanning the U.S., Canada, the UK, and Australia. With its revolutionary ASW solutions across airborne, surface, and undersea domains, the company is committed to shaping the future of unmanned and hybrid maritime operations. Their extensive experience, significant investments, and cutting-edge technology make them a leader in developing unprecedented capabilities for allied navies.

As the defense community prepares for DSEI 2025, the discussions by Ultra Maritime will undoubtedly provide critical insights into the pressing challenges and innovations in anti-submarine warfare strategies. For further details, visit Ultra Maritime's website and follow them on LinkedIn for updates on their groundbreaking contributions to maritime security.

The challenges posed by modern warfare require agility and innovation, and Ultra Maritime is dedicated to ensuring that allied forces are equipped for tomorrow’s battles.