UUV/UAV
AeroVironment wins spot in US Navy ISR initiative with JUMP 20-X UAS
AeroVironment has been selected by the US Navy to provide contractor-owned, contractor-operated (COCO) intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) services in support of naval operations.
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.
HII to expand ROMULUS USV assembly facility
Defense company HII has unveiled plans for a new ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel (USV) assembly facility at Breaux Brothers Enterprises in New Iberia, Louisiana.
Cellula Robotics wins contract to deliver AUV prototype for US
Cellula Robotics US has been awarded a contract for the construction of a new autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) prototype for the US.
Seasats: Quickfish USV completes 8-day continuous sea trial (VIDEO)
California-based USV startup Seasats has revealed that its Quickfish unmanned surface vessel (USV) completed an 8-day continuous sea trial.
US Navy picks Anduril for XL-AUV program
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and the US Navy have selected defense technology firm Anduril Industries to help advance the development of extra-large autonomous underwater vehicles (XL-AUVs).
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.
Australia orders 40 additional Bluebottle USVs
The Australian government has decided to support Australia’s maritime security with a $176 million investment to deliver 40 new Australian-designed and built Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessels (USV).
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.