Cool Submarine concepts: Maritime Underwater Future Capability (MUFC), page 1
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Topic started on 8-6-2004 @ 12:14 PM by Popeye
Previously known as the Future Attack Submarine, the project was renamed the Maritime Underwater Future Capability in early 2001. Instead of considering what submarine will fill the gap after Astute, the Royal Navy is going back to first principles of defining required capabilities. A suite of UUVs [unmanned underwater vehicles] will provide a considerable portion of capability needs. Manned submarines are expected to be used for command and transport roles rather than fighting sea battles. These include robot drones to detect and destroy mines; unmanned intelligence-gathering underwater vehicles; and remote-controlled underwater missile and torpedo platforms. The weapons could be dropped into operations by aircraft or warships.






Sensor Arrays -
Ultra-Sophisticated all-round sonar coverage achieved through platypus bow sonar and after fin arrays


Directional Waterjet Propulsion Pods -
Ultra-Quiet directable podded water jet propulsion units rotate at the root to provide vectored directional thrust and unparalleled high/low speed manoeuvrability in conjunction with single lower rudder for stability and steering.

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Global Security
Naval Matter

If this is what the Brits are looking into one wonders what works the US is into probably something to do with super-cavitation.

Has anyone got any further information on this or similar projects?

Thanks
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