UUV/UAV
Freire Shipyard launches new diving support vessel for Spanish Navy
Spanish shipbuilder Freire Shipyard has launched a new diving support vessel, NB-739 A22 Proserpina, for the Spanish Navy.
HAVELSAN, VN Maritime and Piloda Defence forge strategic pact for hybrid naval platforms
Turkish shipbuilder HAVELSAN has signed a strategic agreement with VN Maritime and Piloda Defence to produce manned, unmanned, and hybrid surface platforms in Italy.
French Navy orders five additional CAMCOPTER UAVs from Schiebel
The French Navy has ordered five additional CAMCOPTER S-100 unmanned air vehicles (UAV) from Schiebel.
Royal Navy receives second uncrewed mine hunting vessel
The Royal Navy has received its second uncrewed mine hunting vessel, Adventure.
Dutch Navy starts V-BAT UAS operations
The Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) has declared Shield AI’s V-BAT unmanned aircraft system (UAS) operational following testing aboard the HNLMS Johan de Witt, which was operating off the coast of northern Norway.
Sweden orders more GAVIA AUV systems from Teledyne
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has placed a follow-on order for additional GAVIA autonomous underwater vehicles and payload modules from Teledyne, a part of Teledyne Marine.
UK moves forward with Project Beehive, plans 20 new uncrewed surface vessels
The Royal Navy is set to acquire a fleet of 20 uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) under Project Beehive, a program designed to accelerate the development and testing of autonomous maritime technologies.
TKMS, IAI deliver BlueWhale large autonomous underwater vehicle to German Navy
TKMS and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have delivered the BlueWhale large autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) to the German Navy.
Trio joins forces on hybrid and unmanned surface vehicles in Italy
Turkish HAVELSAN has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Piloda Defence and VN Maritime to collaborate on the development, integration and commercialization of unmanned and hybrid (manned–unmanned) maritime platforms tailored for the Italian market.
TKMS opens new facility for underwater submarine components in Israel
Israel’s Elbit Systems and German shipbuilder TKMS have inaugurated a new production line in Israel to manufacture underwater structural components for submarines.
Hellenic Navy to buy Schiebel’s UAS for its FDI HN frigates
The Hellenic Navy has signed a contract to procure ship-based CAMCOPTER S-100 unmanned air systems (UAS) to be deployed on the Hellenic Navy’s Frégate de Défense et d’Intervention (FDI) Belharra-class frigates.
Intermarine starts development of Italian Navy’s USV
Intermarine has begun development of an innovative unmanned surface vehicle (USV) with modular capabilities that will allow the integration of multiple and different types of systems and sensors for the Italian Navy.
TKMS and SpearUAV partner to advance sub-to-air drone capabilities for underwater platforms
German shipbuilding company TKMS has signed a framework agreement with Israel’s SpearUAV to advance sub-to-air loitering unmanned aerial system (UAS) capabilities for underwater platforms.
UK’s surveillance drone nearly lost after low-altitude drop in Gulf of Oman
The Royal Navy has avoided losing a £2.5 million surveillance drone after the aircraft suddenly dropped to just feet above the sea during an autonomous flight off Type 23 frigate HMS Lancaster in the Gulf of Oman.