https://www.shephardmedia.com/author/dr-alix-valenti/News authored by Alix Valentien-gbSun, 24 May 2026 03:31:22 +0000https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/maritime-defence-in-the-mediterranean-faces-challenges-from-vulnerable-land-power/Maritime defence in the Mediterranean faces challenges from vulnerable land powerAlix Valentihttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/maritime-defence-in-the-mediterranean-faces-challenges-from-vulnerable-land-power/Naval Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/French_frigate_Provence_D652_underway_in_the_Indian_Ocean_on_21_May_2019_190521-N-VA840-0064.jpgAs an indispensable energy crossroads, the Mediterranean is at serious risk from grey zone disruption. As navies increasingly employ AI data centres, what happens when cutting-edge defence technologies rely on the very infrastructure most susceptible to hybrid tactics?https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/nato-naval-map-future-usv/NATO naval exercises map out future USV requirements but raise questions on acquisitionAlix Valentihttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/nato-naval-map-future-usv/Naval Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Nato-bold-machina.jpgUncrewed surface vessels have shifted from a desirable capability to a critical one for navies. But should these systems be bought outright, rented as a service or rapidly built using commercial off-the-shelf components?https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/beyond-gps-how-leo-satellites-are-changing-the-game-in-naval-navigation/Beyond GPS: How LEO satellites are changing the game in naval navigationAlix Valentihttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/beyond-gps-how-leo-satellites-are-changing-the-game-in-naval-navigation/Naval Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/SM-Xona_Lab_Shoot_33_of_38.jpgSatellite navigation is increasingly critical for global maritime defence, and Low Earth Orbit satellites are rapidly overtaking the traditional and more widely used Medium Earth Orbit option as they are less susceptible to jamming or spoofing.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/naval-artificial-intelligence-finds-new-applications-in-paris/Naval artificial intelligence demonstrated in new applications in ParisAlix Valentihttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/naval-artificial-intelligence-finds-new-applications-in-paris/Naval Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/MBDA_Akeron_MP_missile.jpgThe prevalence of AI-enabled solutions from startups and major defence company at this year’s Eurosatory highlighted both the potential benefits and trust-related challenges associated with its adoption.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/how-adverse-weather-conditions-affect-autonomous-usv-navigation/How adverse weather conditions affect autonomous USV navigationAlix Valentihttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/how-adverse-weather-conditions-affect-autonomous-usv-navigation/Naval Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/USVs_Seahawk_Ranger_Sydney_Harbour.jpgSignificant advancements and ongoing challenges in the development of autonomous navigation for uncrewed systems have highlighted the complex interplay between human oversight and technological capability.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/uv-online/dsei-2023-spearuav-unveils-drone-launch-system-for-submarines/DSEI 2023: SpearUAV rolls out drone launcher system for submarinesAlix Valentihttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/uv-online/dsei-2023-spearuav-unveils-drone-launch-system-for-submarines/Uncrewed Vehicleshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Viper_300.pngIsraeli UAS developer SpearUAV introduced a submarine-launched capsule option for its Viper 750 UAV at DSEI 2023.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/dsei-2023-phantomblu-could-be-the-answer-to-hostile-interception-of-naval-comms/DSEI 2023: How PhantomBlu comms tech could mean an end to radio silence at seaAlix Valentihttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/dsei-2023-phantomblu-could-be-the-answer-to-hostile-interception-of-naval-comms/Naval Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/navy_comms.jpgBlu Wireless's PhantomBlu millimetre-wave communications nodes could put an end to the need to maintain radio silence to avoid detection or interception while supporting high data rates for C2 purposes.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/dsei-2023-bmt-refines-design-of-uk-fleet-solid-support-ship/DSEI 2023: BMT reveals refined design for UK Fleet Solid Support ShipAlix Valentihttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/dsei-2023-bmt-refines-design-of-uk-fleet-solid-support-ship/Naval Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/bmt-vessel-design-fss.jpgTeam Resolute member BMT has revealed full details of the Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ship design, with a focus on sustainability, multi-mission adaptability and future-proofing.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/corvette-collaboration-how-europe-is-pooling-skills-and-funds-in-a-time-of-need/Corvette collaboration – how Europe is pooling skills and funds in a time of needAlix Valentihttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/corvette-collaboration-how-europe-is-pooling-skills-and-funds-in-a-time-of-need/Naval Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/257365d781d43b5daabbb99bb79124c8.jpgWhen it comes to security, NATO tends to make the headlines more often than the EU. Yet since the war in Ukraine broke out, there has been a quiet but determined strengthening of purely European defence. And it starts with budgets.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/the-philippines-has-ended-its-flirtation-with-china-so-what-next-for-the-countrys-navy/The Philippines has ended its flirtation with China – so what next for the country’s navy?Alix Valentihttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/the-philippines-has-ended-its-flirtation-with-china-so-what-next-for-the-countrys-navy/Naval Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/pic1_cJvm3zv.jpgFor decades, largely as a result of historical ties, the US was the only Western country with a strong interest in the Philippines and its navy. Over the past year, other nations have turned their attention to the archipelago. The question is why now? And what is the impact of this shift on the Philippine Navy?