UUV/UAV
Undersea drone that can ride on ships and subs and launch torpedoes unveiled
US defense company Lockheed Martin has unveiled the Lamprey multi-mission autonomous undersea vehicle (MMAUV), a ‘plug-and-play’ submersible that can hitch a ride on ships or submarines.
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.
US Navy testing expendable underwater mining drone
The US Navy is testing a new mining system using an expendable underwater unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) that can be safely deployed from a submarine, aiming to enhance maritime defense capabilities.
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).
STM enters strategic cooperation on unmanned systems in Qatar
STM has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Qatar-based Barzan Holdings to collaborate on the joint production and development of advanced unmanned aerial systems and unmanned naval platforms.
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.
HII marks milestone in undersea warfare with REMUS-Sea Launcher trial
HII has announced the successful shipboard deployment and recovery of a REMUS autonomous underwater vehicle (UUV) using the company’s automated launch and recovery system, Sea Launcher.
INTERVIEW: Advancing autonomy at sea – Saronic Technologies on ASVs, production and shipyard expansion
As autonomous technology increasingly reshapes the maritime domain, shipbuilders and naval forces are intensifying efforts to integrate autonomous platforms alongside conventional vessels.
Textron debuts fifth-gen multi-mission USV
Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron company, has introduced a multi-mission uncrewed surface vessel (MMUSV), the fifth generation of its common unmanned surface vessel (CUSV).
Lockheed Martin, Saildrone join forces on missile-armed USVs
Saildrone and Lockheed Martin have partnered to integrate unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) with combat-tested, mission-ready payloads.