According to the UK Navy Outlook website on October 8thOn October 8th, the UK Navy Outlook website published an article analyzing the concept of the UK Navy's Persistent Operations Deployment System (PODS), which involves integrating equipment into international standard containers. The article points out that the PODS envisioned by the British Navy may cover functions such as precision strikes, drones, directed energy weapons, and communication; We will adopt a universal digital backbone, including shared protocols, open architecture, and IT systems developed by the Nelson project; Emphasis will be placed on sustainability, availability, adaptability, interchangeability, and easy connectivity. The article argues that PODS using a universal interface can be quickly added and removed on multiple platforms without requiring significant modifications to the platform, which can bring high profits. However, the PODS concept faces technical challenges in loading and unloading modules at sea, and due to size limitations, tolerances, and safety issues, it is difficult to apply to complex weapon systems or high-end sensors.

Source: National Defense Technology News