Defence iQ’s Uncrewed Naval Systems (UNS) 2025

In an era of increasing maritime complexity and contested waters, naval forces are accelerating the integration of uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs) and autonomous systems to enhance resilience, interoperability, and mission effectiveness. Defence iQ’s Uncrewed Naval Systems (UNS) 2025 is the strategic summit for senior naval leaders, defense contractors, and system integrators shaping the future of autonomous maritime capability.

This two-day event will explore how platforms such as uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), AI-powered systems, advanced sensors, and C2 architectures are transforming naval operations—from ISR platforms and mine-countermeasures to anti-submarine warfare and undersea infrastructure security.

Why Attend?

• Connect directly with defense and naval leadership responsible for shaping experimentation, acquisition, and capability development strategies for uncrewed maritime systems.

• Gain critical insights into interoperability and allied collaboration, with contributions from key NATO-aligned stakeholders.

• Understand operational requirements and procurement priorities from active naval programs focused on autonomy, survivability, and mission readiness.

• Showcase your technologies and solutions to an audience of government acquisition leaders and tiered defense suppliers.

Themes

UNS 2025 will address a spectrum of high-priority focus areas, including:

• Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) with Uncrewed Assets

• Search and Rescue (SAR) enabled by Autonomy

• AI and Machine Learning for C4ISR at Sea

• Coalition Interoperability and Naval Experimentation

• Securing Subsea Infrastructure in Strategic Regions

• and more…

Keynote Presentations & Strategic Content

The summit will feature in-depth keynote sessions, case studies, and panel discussions exploring:

• Operational experimentation programs

• Cross-navy integration strategies

• Technology acceleration and deployment

• Requirements for C2, navigation, propulsion, and ISR

Confirmed Speakers

UNS 2025 will bring together a powerful cross-section of senior stakeholders and technical experts, including:

Rear Admiral Paul Flos – Program Director of International Naval Materiel Cooperation, Netherlands Ministry of Defence

Rear Admiral Michael Mattis – Commander, Task Force SIX SIX (CTF 66), US Navy

Commodore Marcus Rose – Deputy Director Underwater Battlespace Capability, Develop Directorate, Royal Navy

Commodore Marcus Hember – Deputy Director Navy Capability Plans, Royal Navy

Commodore Mick Turner – Director General, Maritime Integrated Capabilities, Royal Australian Navy

Venue

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Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
Scarsdale Place, Kensington
London, United Kingdom
W8 5SY

Registration Information

Register by Friday, 30th May 2025 to save up to £200

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