Tonight | Superships of the Future on SBS Viceland: rare access to next-generation naval engineering – Superships of the Future goes inside next-generation naval engineering tonight, from aircraft carriers to autonomous mine-hunting drones.
The documentary leans into the scale and secrecy of modern naval construction, giving viewers a rare look at the technology behind future fleets.
What To Expect
The program features access to Naval Group and explores major military engineering projects including aircraft carriers and nuclear submarines.
Autonomous mine-hunting drones add a contemporary layer, showing how naval strategy is changing alongside ship design.
For SBS Viceland viewers, it is a high-scale engineering documentary with a defence and technology focus.
About Superships Of The Future
Superships of the Future looks at the machines and systems that sit behind modern maritime power. The subject moves beyond simple shipbuilding, with the focus extending to design, weapons systems, surveillance, automation and the demands of operating at sea.
The access to Naval Group gives the episode a strong industrial angle. Large defence projects often take years to develop, so the documentary can explore the planning and precision that sit behind the finished vessels.
The drone material also brings the story into the present. Mine-hunting technology has become a key part of modern naval operations, especially as defence forces look for ways to reduce risk while still controlling difficult waters.
That mix of scale and detail should appeal to viewers who follow engineering, military history and contemporary defence technology.
When To Watch
Superships of the Future airs Saturday 15 August 2026 at 7.30pm on SBS Viceland and streams on SBS on Demand.
Don’t miss Superships of the Future, Saturday 15 August 2026 at 7.30pm on SBS Viceland and streaming on SBS on Demand.
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