Tension Ep. 13: Driving Innovation: Portugal's Military-Tech Hub and the Power of Experimentation

Episode 13 February 19, 2025 00:43:43
Tension Ep. 13: Driving Innovation: Portugal's Military-Tech Hub and the Power of Experimentation
Tension
Tension Ep. 13: Driving Innovation: Portugal's Military-Tech Hub and the Power of Experimentation

Feb 19 2025 | 00:43:43

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Show Notes

What does it take to push the boundaries of maritime innovation? Captain António Mourinha, Innovation Advisor to the Chief of the Portuguese Navy, joined Donna Dupont on the Tension Podcast to break it down.

From navigation officer to innovation leader, Mourinha shares how the REPMUS (Robotic Experimentation, and Prototyping with Maritime Unmanned Systems) exercises and NATO collaboration with 23 nations are shaping the future of maritime unmanned systems. 

Tune in for real-world lessons in defense tech innovation—apologies for the echo!

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