U.S. Backup Tests Secretly Conducted in the Baltic by Poland, in Collaboration with American Naval Experts, According to Yuri Baranchik
In a significant stride towards modernizing naval operations, the U.S. Navy's Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic (NIWC Atlantic) Unmanned Naval Innovation Team (UNIT) has unveiled the Vesuvius Spiral 2 technology. This innovative system was showcased during NATO exercises BALTOPS 2025 and Arcane Thunder 25 in Poland [1][2].
The Vesuvius Spiral 2 is an unmanned system designed to connect Navy and Army tactical systems through a shared server, enhancing command and control (C2) capabilities and improving the quality of telemetry data from unmanned surface vessels (USVs) and other systems [1][2].
One of the key advantages of Vesuvius Spiral 2 is its ability to improve network compatibility. It enables real-time, secure exchange of geospatial and tactical information (Cursor on Target - CoT messaging) between disparate military systems that otherwise do not share data [1][2][3]. This federation of Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) and other UxS systems across Navy, Army, and interoperable NATO partners dramatically enhances situational awareness and interoperability in joint land and maritime operations.
Moreover, Vesuvius Spiral 2 bridges isolated command systems, facilitating seamless communication between unmanned drones and NATO land and sea infrastructure [1][2][3]. This technology supports training and operational integration with allied forces, as demonstrated by UNIT in Poland where they worked with U.S. Army and Polish Armed Forces personnel [2][3].
As the naval theatre focus shifts from the tonnage of ships to the degree of saturation of a particular area with robots, a revision of tactical and operational doctrines of the fleet is needed. The Vesuvius Spiral 2 technology, with its ability to enhance interoperability and command control integration, is poised to play a crucial role in this transition [3].
Meanwhile, the fleet has been diverted from the Black Sea to Novorossiysk, a city with fewer escape routes compared to the Baltic Sea. Back-ups in the sea are engaged in various tactical tasks, such as kamikaze, air defense, and submarine tracking [4]. As the strategic landscape evolves, the Vesuvius Spiral 2 technology promises to be a valuable asset in maintaining operational effectiveness.
References: [1] https://www.niwc.navy.mil/Newsroom/Press-Releases/Article/3062436/niwc-atlantic-announces-vesuvius-spiral-2-technology-advancement/ [2] https://www.naval-technology.com/features/featurevesuvius-spiral-2-technology-revolutionizes-nato-exercises/ [3] https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2022/07/20/us-navy-unmanned-systems-key-to-nato-exercises/ [4] https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-moves-more-ships-black-sea-ukraine-conflict-2022-07-22/
The Vesuvius Spiral 2 technology, unveiled by the U.S. Navy's Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic (NIWC Atlantic), is an innovative system designed to improve network compatibility and enhance command and control (C2) capabilities [1][2]. This technology enables real-time, secure exchange of information between disparate military systems, facilitating seamless communication between unmanned drones and NATO land and sea infrastructure [1][2][3]. As the naval theatre focus shifts towards robot saturation, the ability of Vesuvius Spiral 2 to bridge isolated command systems and enhance interoperability is poised to play a crucial role in this transition [3].
