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US-Taiwan partnership to explore autonomous underwater tech
US-based defense technology company Vatn Systems and Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) have signed a...
Airbus, KHI to work on Japanese anti-submarine warfare variant of Eurodrone
Airbus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kawasaki Heavy Industries to work on a Japanese anti-submarine warfare variant of the U950 Eurodrone, Europe’s largest long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS).
Shield AI joins $800M US Navy ISR Initiative with VTOL drone fleet
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.
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
South Korean trio joins forces on autonomous combat USV control systems
South Korean shipbuilder HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC) has formed a consortium with LIG Nex1 and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries to secure a government-led core technology development project for combat unmanned surface vehicle (USV) integrated control and autonomous mission systems.
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.
Aselsan links up with Malaysian shipyard to develop USV
Turkish defense company Aselsan has signed a teaming agreement with Malaysian shipyard NAVAMAS to develop a mission-ready unmanned surface vessel (USV).
MARTAC signs tripartite agreement to advance USV development in Taiwan
Maritime Tactical Systems (MARTAC) has entered into a strategic tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) and Confucian Co., setting the stage for joint research, development, and co-production of next-generation smart
ROK Navy taps HD HHI for next-gen combat USV design
HD HHI is joining forces with the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy to embark on the full-scale development of a next-generation combat unmanned surface vehicle (USV), anticipated to revolutionize future naval warfare.
Singapore Navy deploys MARSEC USVs to enhance maritime security
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) has deployed maritime security unmanned surface vessels (MARSEC USVs) to enhance the security of Singapore’s waters.
GRSE and AMS ink MoU to develop underwater vehicles and weapons
Indian shipbuilder Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with aerospace and defense company Apollo Micro Systems (AMS) for the joint development and supply of advanced weapons and electronic systems.
Japan picks Shield AI’s V-BAT as its first maritime ISR platform
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has selected V-BAT unmanned aircraft system (UAS), developed by San-Diego based Shield AI, as the country’s first-ever maritime-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) platform.
US Navy hands over first RQ-21A Blackjack to Thailand
The US Navy has officially handed over the RQ-21A unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to the Royal Thai Navy during a ceremony held in Bangkok.
Royal Thai Navy orders additional Camcopter S-100 UAVs from Schiebel
Austrian unmanned aerial system (UAS) manufacturer Schiebel has been awarded a follow-on contract to supply the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) with additional Camcopter S-100 rotary-wing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).