Autonomous Systems
Three new sensor payloads to help AUKUS UUVs detect underwater threats
New autonomous system provider debuts in Italy
Exail unveils new maritime surveillance model
Babcock strengthens UK-Danish naval partnerships
Exail lands contract to deliver light MCM systems to European navy
French maritime robotics specialist Exail has secured a contract from an undisclosed European navy to deliver three light mine countermeasures (MCM) systems designed for rapid deployment from rigid-hulled inflatable boats (RHIBs).
GABLER, FLANQ complete sea trials of submarine-launched USV
German companies GABLER and FLANQ have completed Sea Acceptance Tests (SAT) for their torpedo-tube-launched uncrewed surface vessel (TTL USV).
UK launches strike drone from experimentation ship at sea
The Royal Navy has launched a strike-capable drone from its experimentation ship XV Patrick Blackett, during recent trials off the south coast of England.
Belgian Navy’s new minehunter tests drone capabilities at sea
Belgian Navy’s new minehunter Oostende has completed its first sea trials in Douarnenez Bay off the coast of Brittany, testing a suite of drones and uncrewed mine countermeasure systems alongside the Mine Countermeasures Module Group (MMG).
Babcock and Truflo Marine expand AUKUS industrial cooperation
Babcock and Truflo Marine have launched a pilot initiative to strengthen UK-Australia submarine sustainment supply chains under AUKUS, with Australian-made valve components set to support the sustainment of the Royal Navy’s Astute-class submarine fleet.
Airbus, Spanish Navy complete crewed-uncrewed teaming exercise
Airbus and the Spanish Navy have completed a crewed-uncrewed teaming exercise integrating a naval vessel, helicopter and drones to validate real-time data sharing and multi-domain operational capabilities during a tactical trial in Spain.
Navantia UK unveils new autonomous surface vessel design
Navantia UK has unveiled a new model for a large autonomous surface vessel to support the ‘hybrid navy’ of the future.
SYOS Aerospace introduces SU10 uncrewed underwater vehicle
SYOS Aerospace has introduced the SU10 uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) to extend and strengthen its multi-domain autonomous uncrewed portfolio across air, land, sea to subsurface.
Thales and BAE Systems to integrate new sensor system on Herne XLAUV
Defense companies Thales and BAE Systems have decided to collaborate on the integration of a new intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) mast system intended for use on the Herne extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle (XLAUV).
Saab and PGZ Group deepen defense ties with new naval cooperation pact
Swedish defense company Saab has entered into a strategic collaboration agreement in the naval domain with the PGZ Group, Poland’s largest defense corporation.