Waves under the sea by Thales

WAVES UNDER THE SEA is the podcast that makes the invisible audible.
What lies beneath the surface of the oceans? Through the insights and experiences of experts from the maritime world, dive into the heart of undersea warfare, the acoustic technologies that make it possible to see through sound, and the innovations shaping control of the underwater domain. Sonars, operational challenges, and tactical superiority: embark on a journey into a discreet, fascinating, and essential world at the core of our security.

Podcast hosted by Marion WATRAS.
AI-generated voice dubbing. Originally recorded in French.

Waves under the sea by Thales

Latest episodes

Innovation at the Heart of Naval Power

Innovation at the Heart of Naval Power

‧ 18m 21s

Does naval superiority depend primarily on crews, technology, or innovation? How do navies and industry partners jointly build the capabilities needed to detect threats earlier, make decisions faster, and maintain operational advantage? What technological breakthroughs will shape the future of naval warfare?

From the lessons of the Battle of Chesapeake to current challenges involving drones, artificial intelligence, anti-submarine warfare, and electromagnetic spectrum dominance, our guests explore the innovations that have defined naval history and those that will shape its future.

🎙️ Featuring:
Admiral Éric Chaperon, Naval Defense Advisor at Thales, former commander of the naval air group
Jean-Marie Kowalski, Lecturer...

Strategic Challenges of Underwater Warfare

Strategic Challenges of Underwater Warfare

‧ 14m 49s

The oceans constitute a major strategic space, where security, technology, and operational superiority are at stake.

But how do we detect what lies beneath the surface? How are navies adapting to increasingly silent and sophisticated threats?

In this first episode, delve into the heart of the strategic challenges of anti-submarine warfare alongside two Thales experts:

- Admiral Éric Chaperon, Naval Defense Advisor at Thales, former commander of the naval air group
- Frank Bestard, Program Director at Thales, former commander of nuclear submarines

🔗 To learn more:
Discover Thales' sonar solutions and underwater systems: https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/solutions-catalogue/defence/naval/mastering-underwater-detection-challenges

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