Hydronalix, an Arizona-based unmanned systems company, is pushing forward with the development of its compact unmanned surface vessel (USV), known as “Reckless,” through ongoing partnerships with the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.

According to Janes, the company is working closely with military stakeholders to refine the capabilities of Reckless for a variety of maritime missions, including reconnaissance, logistics, and search and rescue. The USV is designed to be rapidly deployable and versatile, fitting into evolving naval operations where agility and minimal personnel risk are priorities.

The vessel’s small size and low cost make it an appealing option for tactical use in constrained or contested environments. Hydronalix is reportedly focused on enhancing the system’s endurance, autonomy, and payload flexibility to meet a growing set of operational demands.

The collaboration underscores a broader trend in defense procurement, where emerging technologies from smaller firms are being integrated into national security frameworks through targeted innovation partnerships. The continued evolution of Reckless could see it take on a larger role in near-shore and expeditionary missions.