
American shipbuilder HII has delivered f the first REMUS 130 unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) to a US ally, marking a major milestone for the production of this next-generation autonomous underwater vehicle.

Fincantieri, through its subsidiary WASS Submarine Systems, and Magellan Aerospace Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to identify and develop areas of industrial cooperation aimed at strengthening Canada’s underwater defense capabilities.

Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States have announced the first AUKUS Pillar II signature project focused on advanced payloads and enabling systems for uncrewed undersea vehicles (UUVs), with deliveries set to begin in 2027.

The US Navy’s MQ-25A Stingray unmanned tanker has received Milestone C approval, allowing the program to enter low-rate initial production following the aircraft’s recent first flight.

Cellula Robotics and Metron have signed a 10-year agreement to jointly develop and deliver autonomous undersea capabilities for the US defense market.

HII, in partnership with MetalCraft Marine, has delivered and sea-tested two unmanned surface vessels (USVs) awarded under a Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) contract for smaller-form-factor autonomous boat prototypes for the US Marine Corps.

Australian tech company C2 Robotics had commissioned and christened its Speartooth large uncrewed undersea vehicle (LUUV), the first to be delivered to the United States.

Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron company, has scored a contract d from the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to produce and deliver multiple TSUNAMI uncrewed surface vessels (USVs).

The US Navy’s MQ-25A Stingray completed its first test flight from Boeing’s facility at MidAmerica Airport in Mascoutah, Illinois.

American defense company HII has been awarded a contract by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to deliver a submarine torpedo tube launch and recovery (TTLR) system designed to autonomously deploy and recover the REMUS unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) from US Navy submarines.

HII has revealed plans for the production of four ROMULUS 151 vessels to be built by Breaux Brothers Enterprises in Louisiana, in addition to the ROMULUS 151 currently under construction.

Shield AI has been selected by the US Navy to provide contractor-owned, contractor-operated (COCO) intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) services in support of naval and joint force operations.

Hanwha Ocean signed a memorandum of understanding with Leidos’ Gibbs & Cox to strengthen naval shipbuilding capabilities for the United States and its allies.

Defense technology giant Anduril Industries and autonomous maritime technology company Kraken Technology Group have partnered to develop and deliver a capable, scalable, and mission-ready unmanned fleet.