Future naval powers beyond the usual suspects

Which future naval powers are waiting in the wings?

Brazil and Chile remain possibilities, while Singapore's wealth and technological base could let it exploit unmanned systems to extend naval influence.

Brazil and Chile recur as possibilities, while Singapore stands out for its wealth, technological sophistication, and ability to exploit unmanned systems. Uncrewed ships may let a small but capable state expand influence without reproducing every cost of a traditional fleet. These are possibilities rather than predictions that each state will become a major navy.