Royal Navy Turns a Norwegian Commercial Vessel Into a Subsea Surveillance Beast

One quick look at this bizarre seaworthy machine will tell you that it’s nothing like the military ships we’re used to admiring in the UK Royal Navy’s fleet. That’s because it was a simple workhorse for commercial underwater operations. Until now. The Royal Navy is ready to strip it of its former identity, give it a military look, a military name, and most importantly, top-notch surveillance capabilities. (continue reading...)