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BAE Systems and Cellula Robotics Extend Collaboration on UK’s First Autonomous Military Submarine
BAE Systems and Cellula Robotics have extended their partnership to develop the UK’s first autonomous military submarine, Herne. Following successful trials in November 2024, where Herne completed an ISR mission with BAE’s Nautomate system, the submarine is classified as an extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle (XLAUV). Designed for various military operations and capable of prolonged autonomous…
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Anduril’s Ghost Shark Undersea Drone Moves from Prototype to Fleet in Just Three Years
Anduril has transitioned its Ghost Shark program from prototype development to full production, following a collaboration with the Royal Australian Navy and the Defence Science and Technology Group. This achievement represents a rapid shift from concept to operational capability in just three years. The program, initiated in 2022, involved the creation of an extra-large autonomous…
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Shield AI and HII Partner to Advance Cross-Domain Mission Autonomy
Shield AI and HII are partnering to enhance modular mission autonomy solutions across various domains, including air and undersea. Their collaboration integrates Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy software with HII’s Odyssey platform, aiming to improve the reliability of unmanned systems in challenging environments. This partnership leverages HII’s maritime expertise and Shield AI’s advanced technology, facilitating rapid…
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Subsea Europe Services Enters USV Market with C-RECON 13-ES
Subsea Europe Services (SES) has launched the C-RECON 13-ES, its first uncrewed surface vessel (USV) aimed at the market. This 4-meter, all-electric vessel boasts a carbon-fiber design and a 200 kg payload capacity, suitable for deployment from various locations. With battery-powered propulsion, it ensures eco-friendly operations for offshore tasks. The vessel incorporates SES’s C-KONTROL technology…
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Metron Inc. Awarded $9.3M U.S. Navy Contract for Undersea Warfare Technology Development
The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded Metron Inc. a $9.28 million contract to enhance undersea warfare technologies. This project focuses on signal processing, tracking algorithms, and analytical tools to improve submarine and surface ship capabilities. The contract may increase to nearly $49.4 million with exercised options, and most work will be done at Metron’s…
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Marine AI Secures UK Defence Funding to Enhance AI-Powered Communication for Autonomous Vessels
Marine AI has received funding from the UK Defence and Security Accelerator to enhance the use of large language models in maritime autonomy. The project aims to improve communication and decision-making for autonomous vessels. Their technology already generates spoken VHF transmissions following the International Maritime Organization’s guidelines. Building on the GuardianAI navigation system, the company…
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Helsing Advances AI-Driven Underwater Surveillance with Successful Trials in Scotland
Helsing has successfully completed sea trials for its AI-powered underwater surveillance systems, Lura and SG-1, at the British Underwater Test & Evaluation Centre in Scotland. This achievement marks significant progress in maritime defense technology development. The trials followed a three-month development collaboration with Blue Ocean MTS and QinetiQ, beginning with simulated acoustic performance testing and…
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FLANQ and CiS Announce Strategic Partnership After Successful USV-Launched UAV Test
FLANQ and CiS have formed a strategic partnership following successful tests of a Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) enabling the launch and recovery of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). Their collaboration aims to integrate surface and aerial assets for enhanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, improving endurance and situational awareness in maritime operations. FLANQ offers…
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Seaber Deploys Fleet of 10 Micro-AUVs in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon
Seaber successfully deployed 10 micro-autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) off Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon as part of the SEAMAP project, backed by Bpifrance and the France 2030 initiative aimed at enhancing marine biodiversity monitoring. Over two weeks, all AUVs operated simultaneously, equipped with sensors for environmental data and navigation. They collected environmental DNA (eDNA), mapped habitats, and monitored marine…
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Lockheed Martin and HavocAI Join Forces to Advance Autonomous Maritime Defense
Lockheed Martin and HavocAI have formed a strategic partnership to enhance Medium Unmanned Surface Vehicles (mUSVs) development for maritime defense. Combining HavocAI’s autonomy technology with Lockheed Martin’s defense expertise aims to meet naval forces’ evolving needs amidst rising federal investments in autonomous maritime platforms for improved deterrence and superiority in naval warfare.
