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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThis is not science fiction: concrete examples already exist. France has just incorporated the Narval, capable of exploring the seabed to depths of up to 6,000 meters with high-resolution sensors. Germany has developed the Ranger, a drone that can be launched from torpedo tubes and surface autonomously. And a hydrogen-powered prototype, the Envoy AUV, has far exceeded autonomy expectations in recent tests, a sign that the energy problem is beginning to be resolved. In general, all countries are introducing their own versions of underwater drones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Silent guardians even in times of peace. Their usefulness is not limited to conflict scenarios. These drones protect critical infrastructure: underwater communication cables, pipelines, oil platforms, and marine energy parks. They also continuously monitor coastlines, something that would be extremely expensive with manned vessels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Navies around the world are already combining their traditional fleets with swarms of drones for surveillance, reconnaissance, and operational support tasks, multiplying capabilities without increasing the budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But it's not all advantages, and there are still challenges to overcome. Energy autonomy remains a challenge for missions lasting several months, although advances such as hydrogen propulsion point in the right direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Underwater communication also presents a real challenge: transmitting large volumes of data quickly remains far more difficult than in the air. Added to this is the risk of interference or hacking attempts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even with these challenges, the advantages clearly outweigh the disadvantages. That's why its development is progressing at breakneck speed, even though the news reaching the general public remains scarce and fragmented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What happens beneath the surface of the sea is barely visible. But there, in silence, modern naval history is already changing thanks to these autonomous, stealthy, and increasingly intelligent devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Views: 0 Bajo la superficie del oc\u00e9ano se libra una carrera silenciosa. Y su protagonista no es un submarino gigante ni un buque de guerra, sino algo mucho m\u00e1s peque\u00f1o: el dron submarino. Los humanos tenemos un problema evidente para operar bajo el agua: necesitamos respirar. Un submarino tripulado arrastra ese l\u00edmite all\u00e1 donde va. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[128,170,142,138,135],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4876","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-artificial-intelligence","category-autonomous-weapons","category-defense","category-submarine-robots","category-technology"],"yoast_head":"\n