Innovation & Investment Models for Undersea Autonomy

15 Apr 2026
Theatre 3

  1. Why current investment models delay operational adoption of undersea autonomy

  2. Evidence that milestone-driven funding reduces risk and accelerates delivery

  3. How parallelised collaboration between industry and defence shortens acceptance cycles

  4. Blueprint for aligning innovation and investment to field autonomy at pace and scale

Speakers
Gebhard Heizmann-Bartels
Gebhard Heizmann-Bartels, Head of Product Management Submarines - TKMS
Verineia Codrean
Verineia Codrean, Chief Strategy & Partnership Officer - EUROATLAS