Tensions between Ukraine and Russia are escalating, with the Ukrainian army frequently attacking the Russian navy, while the US Navy is also facing a new threat from the Houthis. This "unmanned underwater vehicle war" is quietly unfolding at sea, attracting widespread attention from navies around the world.
The Houthis have recently demonstrated their maritime capabilities, not only with advanced unmanned underwater vehicles, but also with the ability to successfully bypass U.S. Navy surveillance and carry out attacks in the Red Sea. The U.S. military has carried out many interception operations in areas controlled by the Houthis, but the Houthi unmanned underwater vehicles are still able to evade surveillance and pose a threat to the U.S. military.
The emergence of this new type of ** has brought new challenges to the military balance at sea. The concealment and attack capabilities of unmanned underwater vehicles have put pressure on navies around the world. Ukraine has frequently attacked the Russian Navy using semi-submersible unmanned boats, while the Houthis have gone one step further and challenged the bottom line of the US Navy.
How to effectively deal with the threat of unmanned underwater vehicles has become a common challenge faced by navies of all countries. The U.S. military needs to continuously improve and upgrade its own technology and tactics to ensure security and stability at sea. At the same time, there is a need to strengthen cooperation among navies to jointly counter this new threat and maintain peace and security at sea.