UUV/UAV
Teledyne delivers first four GAVIA AUV systems to Sweden
Teledyne Gavia, a division of Teledyne Technologies, has delivered the first four GAVIA autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV) systems to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV).
New mine-hunting system linking surface vessels and underwater robots unveiled in Norway
Norwegian companies Eelume and Maritime Robotics have unveiled a new mine-hunting system that brings together unmanned surface vessels (USVs) and autonomous underwater robots, aiming to improve the safety and effectiveness of mine countermeasures at sea.
Netherlands tests 3D-printed uncrewed surface vessel
The SeaRush project has taken a major step toward scalable production of uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), following successful on-water tests of a 3D-printed prototype conducted by Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (MARIN).
WATCH: UK’s first fully autonomous helicopter completes historic flight in Cornwall
The UK’s first truly autonomous full-size helicopter has completed its maiden flight, operating from Predannack airfield in Cornwall.
French Navy orders six VSR700 drones
The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) has awarded a contract to Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group for the production of six VSR700 uncrewed aerial systems.
Germany buys eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian RPAs
Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support and the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) have decided to buy eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI).
HII expands UK unmanned hub as Europe prepares for new era of autonomous warfare
Defense giant HII has decided to double the size of its unmanned facility in Portsmouth, UK, to strengthen the company’s presence in the United Kingdom and increase capacity.
Exail receives second-largest order for mine neutralization drones
Exail has announced the signing of an order for several hundred K-STER mine neutralization drones, destined for several navies. This new order, worth around EUR 40 million, is the second-largest order for K-STER drones ever recorded, just after the EUR 60 million order received in 2024. The K-STER d
Power at sea: Naval project milestones to watch in 2026
From new frigates and patrol vessels to next-generation autonomous platforms, these projects are redefining maritime power and marking a new era in naval operations.
Türkiye enriches naval fleet with new Reis-class submarine and naval platforms
Türkiye has enriched its naval fleet with the induction of a new submarine and unmanned systems at a ceremony in Istanbul, highlighting both technological progress and the growing role of domestic industry in naval defense.
WATCH: Kraken Robotics, TKMS ATLAS UK test KATFISH USV-LARS on ARCIMS USV
Kraken Robotics and TKMS ATLAS UK have demonstrated the KATFISH unmanned surface vessel launch and recovery system (USV-LARS) from TKMS ATLAS UK’s ARCIMS USV.
New ARMOR Force concept set to ‘supercharge’ Royal Navy’s hybrid fleet
Defense giant Babcock has unveiled its new Autonomous and Remote, Maritime Operational Response – Force (ARMOR Force) concept, a networked architecture of autonomous and remote maritime systems designed to supercharge the UK’s next-generation naval capability.
Royal Navy’s first crewless helicopter prepares for first flight
The Royal Navy’s first crewless helicopter is one step from taking to the skies after completing successful trials on the ground.
France welcomes new MMCM USV from OCCAR
France has taken delivery of Rigel, the second unmanned surface vessel (USV) under the Maritime Mine Counter Measures (MMCM) program.