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Dynautics will showcase its latest marine technologies designed for uncrewed surface and subsea missions at the Seawork 2026 exhibition in... The post Dynautics To Unveil Marine Autopilot & Modular Subsea Vehicles appeared first on Unmanne…
Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.
Cellula Robotics US Inc. and Metron, Inc. have entered into a 10-year agreement to deliver integrated Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV)... The post Cellula Robotics & Metron Partner to Deliver Next-Gen AUV Systems appeared first on Unman…
Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.
SYOS has introduced the SU10 uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) to extend and strengthen its multi-domain autonomous uncrewed portfolio across air, land, sea to subsurface.The SU10 is designed for mine countermeasures (MCM), critical subsea…
Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.
Saildrone has announced it will deploy 10 Saildrone Explorer unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) during the 2026 hurricane season to support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in its mission to forecast hurricanes, pro…
Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.
Phoenix International has announced their expansion into the rocket booster recovery sector, supporting commercial and government launch programs with advanced subsea search and recovery capabilities.Using our proven Remora Remotely Operat…
ROV activity keeps subsea inspection and intervention capacity visible.
The Australian Government is strengthening its nation’s ability to operate autonomous underwater vehicles with three Australian companies awarded contracts to develop new undersea navigation technology.As part of Defence’s Advanced Strateg…
Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.
SYOS Aerospace has introduced the SU10 uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) to extend and strengthen its multi-domain autonomous uncrewed portfolio across air, land, sea to subsurface. The post SYOS Aerospace introduces SU10 uncrewed underwat…
Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.
Hyliion Holdings Corp., a developer of modular power plant technology, announced that the U.S. Navy’s Office of Naval Research (ONR), in partnership with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), has selected the USX-1 Defiant…
Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.
Cellula Robotics US Inc. and Metron, Inc. have signed a 10-year agreement to deliver a combined solution for the United States defense market, bringing together Cellula's commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) long-endurance autonomous underwater…
Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.
HII, in partnership with MetalCraft Marine, has delivered and sea tested two unmanned surface vessels (USV) awarded in a Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) contract for smaller form factor autonomous boat prototypes for the US Marine Corps.
Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.
HII, in partnership with MetalCraft Marine, has delivered and sea-tested two unmanned surface vessels (USVs) awarded under a Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) contract for smaller-form-factor autonomous boat prototypes for the US Marine Corps.…
Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.
BlackSea Technologies recently participated in Arctic Sentry 2026, a NATO enhanced vigilance activity in the High North, demonstrating its Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC) in Ramsund, Norway, alongside partners from U.S. 6th F…
Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.
Shield AI and Thunder Tiger Corp. announced a memorandum of understanding to integrate Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy software across Thunder Tiger’s unmanned systems portfolio, beginning with unmanned surface vessels (USV). As a first mile…
Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.
The proliferation of autonomous platforms—from uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) to extra-large uncrewed underwater vehicles (XLUUVs) and autonomous underwater vehicles (XLAUVs)—is reshaping how hybrid navies operate in contested waters wher…
Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.
HII, in partnership with MetalCraft Marine, has delivered and sea tested two ROMULUS-25 unmanned surface vessels (USV) awarded in a Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) contract for smaller form factor autonomous boat prototypes for the U.S. Mari…
Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.
Defense companies Thales and BAE Systems have decided to collaborate on the integration of a new intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) mast system intended for use on the Herne extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle (XLAUV…
Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.
Researchers have developed an autonomous system for seeking out and mapping hotspots of biodiversity on coral reefs with unprecedented precision, offering a powerful new tool for studying and protecting some of the ocean’s most valuable ec…
Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.
Chance Maritime Technologies has been awarded a $21.6 million contract by NOAA to provide Chance LR30 uncrewed surface vessels in support of the agency’s new charting and mapping vessels. Chance Maritime will deliver up to eight Chance LR3…
Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.
Nauticus Robotics, Inc. (Nauticus), a leading innovator in autonomous subsea robotics and software solutions, announced the appointment of Brian Allen as Chief Revenue Officer, effective May 13, 2026. Mr. Allen will lead the Company's comm…
Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.
Klein Marine Systems has announced the MANTIS UUV, a side scan sonar system designed for autonomous underwater vehicle platforms. The system incorporates the company's SmartArray Technology, which integrates electronics directly into the t…
Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.
SubSea Craft announced a major evolution of the MARS Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) as part of the company’s growing technology portfolio. SubSea Craft press release This development reflects SubSea Craft’s continuous improvement approach,…
Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.
Klein Marine Systems, a leader in advanced side scan sonar and underwater imaging technology, announced MANTIS UUV, an integrated multi-channel side scan sonar system designed to bring high-quality imaging, onboard processing, and streamli…
Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.
Klein Marine Systems, a global leader in advanced side scan sonar and underwater imaging technology, has launched the MANTIS UUV, an integrated multi-channel side scan sonar system designed to bring high-quality imaging, onboard processing…
Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.
Dutch Non-Destructive Testing specialists Ned Marine has expanded its inspection capabilities with the introduction of NDT drone services. Operating both drones and ROVs, the new service enables faster, safer, and more efficient inspection…
ROV activity keeps subsea inspection and intervention capacity visible.
Poseidon’s Forge announced the successful sale of its flagship DarkWake autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) to advanced technology company, Booz Allen Hamilton , marking a significant step forward in enabling rapid, mission-tailored underw…
Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.
Evotec has developed Evotec CORE Remote, a solution that enables launch and recovery of ROVs to be performed from shore as a single, automated operation.Evotec CORE Remote is a solution for remote launch and recovery of ROVs (Remotely Oper…
ROV activity keeps subsea inspection and intervention capacity visible.
Dutch non-destructive testing specialist Ned Marine has launched drone and remotely operated vehicle (ROV)-based inspection services aimed at vessels, offshore installations and industrial assets.The company said the new services combine a…
ROV activity keeps subsea inspection and intervention capacity visible.
DOF Group ASA (DOF) was awarded, following a competitive tender process, 12-year long-term charter/services contracts for ROV Support Vessels (RSV) in Brazil. The contracts will result in the construction of four newbuild vessels to suppor…
ROV activity keeps subsea inspection and intervention capacity visible.
The DANAE (for Drone Autonome Naval avec de l’Armement Embarqué or Autonomous Naval Drone with Onboard Armament) project aims to rapidly equip the French Navy with armed Unmanned Surface Vessels (USV). In a first stage, the Marine National…
Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.
Naval News had the opportunity to interview Todd Greene, Director of Advanced Technologies at BlackSea Technologies, about their Comet and Chaser unmanned surface vehicles (USV), with initial production articles on display at Sea Air Space…
Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.
At SAHA Expo 2026, Turkish submarine technologies company DATUM placed its Sinarit concept at the center of its presentation, using the event to outline a modular extra-large uncrewed underwater vehicle (XLUUV) intended for a wide range of…
Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.
Greek fishermen discovered a suspected Ukrainian unmanned surface vessel (USV) hidden inside a sea cave off Lefkada island. The vessel was recovered by the Hellenic Coast Guard amid reports it may have carried explosives. Authorities are i…
Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.
Maritime Tactical Systems, Inc. (MARTAC) announced that its T38 Devil Ray unmanned surface vessel (USV) has completed a record-setting 8-day, completely autonomous mission off the coast of California, demonstrating a level of endurance, re…
Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.
Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) has demonstrated autonomous docking, charging and redeployment capabilities for its WAM-V autonomous surface vehicle as part of efforts to support longer-duration offshore operations.The company said the syst…
Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.
STM has officially debuted TENGİZ, the largest member of its Autonomous Unmanned Underwater Family, at SAHA-2026. Positioned as an Extra Large Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (XLUUV), TENGİZ is set to become a force multiplier in maritime defe…
Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.
Textron Systems has secured a contract from the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to produce and deliver multiple Tsunami® Uncrewed Surface... The post Textron Systems to Deploy Tsunami® USVs for Navy & SOUTHCOM Operations appeared first on Un…
Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.
Cambridge Pixel, a developer of radar software, sensor processing and display solutions for Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs), has released SPx... The post Cambridge Pixel Enhances SPx Radar Processing Software appeared first on Unmanned Sys…
Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.
DEMCON unmanned systems and Lobster Robotics have entered into a strategic collaboration to develop integrated autonomous maritime systems for the inspection and protection of critical underwater infrastructure in the North Sea and Baltic…
Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.
ASELSAN has presented a new generation of unmanned naval systems at SAHA 2026 Exhibition, including the KILIÇ Autonomous Underwater Strike Systems family and TUFAN unmanned surface vehicle, developed to support autonomous, distributed, and…
Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.
STM has unveiled its next-generation Kamikaze Unmanned Surface Vehicle, the STM YAKTU KUSV, at SAHA 2026. Designed to redefine naval warfare with high-speed performance, a low-profile silhouette, and swarm operational capabilities, the KUS…
Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.
Turkish defense company Aselsan has unveiled a new generation of unmanned naval systems, including KILIÇ autonomous underwater strike systems family and TUFAN unmanned surface vehicle. The post Aselsan unveils next-gen unmanned naval syste…
Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.
Boxfish Robotics’ Luna ROV was deployed for a live underwater exploration event on April 22, marking Earth Day with a... The post Boxfish Luna ROV Supports Earth Day Livestream appeared first on Unmanned Systems Technology .
ROV activity keeps subsea inspection and intervention capacity visible.
WaiV Robotics , a maritime autonomous infrastructure developer, has introduced the first fully automatic landing and takeoff platform designed to enable reliable VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) drone operations even in high sea states.
Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.
A newly designed automatic launch and recovery system for small boats and unmanned surface drones (USVs), has been developed by Henriksen AS of Norway and will be presented for the first time at Seawork (Stand F34) in Southampton, June 9-1…
Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.
ASL Environmental Sciences has announced a new collaboration with Open Ocean Robotics, as part of the Air-Sea Ocean Monitoring System (ASOMS) project, partially funded by Canada’s Ocean Supercluster. As part of this joint effort, ASL’s Aco…
Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.
Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron company, has scored a contract d from the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to produce and deliver multiple TSUNAMI uncrewed surface vessels (USVs). The post Textron Systems to provide TSUNAMI USVs to US…
Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.
Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. company, announced a contract award from the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to produce and deliver multiple TSUNAMI ® uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), which will be used to support the US Navy Fle…
Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.
Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. company, announced a contract award from the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to produce and deliver multiple TSUNAMI Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs), which will be used to support the U.S. Nav…
Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.
Forum Energy Technologies (FET) has unveiled its latest solution in subsea handling equipment, the Model 6000 (M6000) Launch and Recovery System (LARS).Part of FET’s Dynacon product line, the M6000 provides a compact, all-in-one solution f…
ROV activity keeps subsea inspection and intervention capacity visible.
American defense company HII has been awarded a contract by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to deliver a submarine torpedo tube launch and recovery (TTLR) system designed to autonomously deploy and recover the REMUS unmanned underwater v…
Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has been awarded a contract by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to deliver a submarine Torpedo Tube Launch and Recovery (TTLR) system. The system is designed to autonomously deploy and recover HII's REM…
Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.
The U.S. Navy practiced at-sea refueling of an unmanned surface vessel (USV) during a recent demonstration ahead of the service’s planned deployment of the sea drones with the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group later this year. …
Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.
The Envoy Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) from Cellula Robotics has successfully completed a fully submerged mission covering more than 2,000km... The post Cellula Robotics Proves Submerged Endurance as Envoy AUV Exceeds 2,000km with H…
Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.
Paul Davison of SMD reflects on company growth and shares insight into the recent announcement of the electrification of the QTrencher ROV line.
ROV activity keeps subsea inspection and intervention capacity visible.
NOAA's National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) has deployed an uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) at Station 46012 in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary to ensure continuity of oceanographic and meteorological observations used for forecastin…
Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.
Engineers from MBARI’s CoMPAS Lab recently returned from an expedition to the Arctic, where they deployed the MOLA AUV under the ice for the first time, marking a major milestone in the development of this nimble technology platform.
Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.
Teledyne Marine has further expanded its Teledyne Gavia manufacturing facility in Iceland, increasing output of autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) systems while strengthening collaboration with UK‑based suppliers.
Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.
Cellula Robotics Ltd has demonstrated more than 2,000 km of fully submerged endurance with its Envoy autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, exceeding the platform’s published performance specification in a re…
Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.
Teledyne Marine has further expanded its Teledyne Gavia manufacturing facility in Iceland, increasing output of autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) systems while strengthening collaboration with UK‑based suppliers.Located at Vesturvör 29 i…
Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.
NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA), on behalf of Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC), has awarded a research and development (R&D) contract to HonuWorx, a UK‑based technology company special…
Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.
Invariant Corporation’s Surface-to-Air Kinetic Engagement (STAKE) system has once again demonstrated a significant advancement in autonomous maritime Counter Unmanned Systems (C-UxS) capabilities. Invariant Corporation press release Earlie…
Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.
Leonardo DRS has integrated its maritime mission equipment package (M-MEP) on an autonomous unmanned surface vessel (AUSV) developed by Sea Machines. The post Leonardo integrates counter-UAS system on autonomous unmanned surface vessel app…
Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.
Leonardo DRS has successfully integrated its Maritime Mission Equipment Package (M-MEP) onto an autonomous Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) to provide... The post Leonardo DRS Unveils Modular C-UAS Package for Maritime & Autonomous Vessels ap…
Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.
Greenroom Robotics has demonstrated its mission-ready maritime autonomy software at Sea-Air-Space 2026, showing how advanced AI can be applied to the US Navy’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) requirements.
Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.
Magnet Defense LLC announced a strategic partnership with Hanwha Defense USA (HDUSA) to produce Medium Unmanned Surface Vessels (MUSVs) for the US Department of War. The partnership includes several potential projects, such as producing ad…
Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.
Sea Machines Robotics announced that Leonardo DRS has selected their new 8-meter offshore class of autonomous unmanned surface vessel (AUSV) developed for the defense market to demonstrate their maritime mission equipment package (M-MEP) f…
Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.
US defense company Janus Marine and Defense has published its third annual Janus Review at the Sea Air and Space exhibition in Maryland.
Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.
HII said it will highlight autonomous maritime systems at Sea-Air-Space 2026, including progress on its ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel program alongside broader shipbuilding and mission-systems work.
Signals near-term USV program momentum from a top U.S. naval industrial player.
Ukraine is reportedly integrating U.S.-made Zeus guided missiles onto naval drone platforms, expanding their strike capability against maritime and coastal targets.
Weaponizing USVs with guided munitions increases precision strike roles in naval drone warfare.
The Royal Navy awarded Teledyne Marine a contract to supply Slocum underwater gliders and support services for persistent oceanographic data collection in complex maritime environments.
Persistent glider fleets turn ocean sensing into continuous infrastructure for naval planning.
OMS Group acquired a second DriX O-16 uncrewed surface vessel to expand long-endurance autonomous seabed survey operations supporting global subsea cable installation and monitoring.
Subsea infrastructure buildout is driving sustained demand for long-endurance USV survey platforms.
SEA will supply hydrophone systems for deployment on Oshen’s C-STARS USVs as part of a distributed acoustic sensing network for detecting and communicating with underwater assets.
Distributed sensing turns USVs into persistent acoustic infrastructure for subsea awareness.
China conducted an operational exercise deploying multiple L30 unmanned surface vessels in a coordinated swarm for autonomous patrol, detection, and interception missions with minimal human input.
USV swarm autonomy shifts maritime surveillance from platforms to distributed systems.
The Royal Navy took delivery of Adventure, its second uncrewed mine hunting vessel under the Anglo-French Maritime Mine Counter Measures program, adding a portable operations center and support for minewarfare payloads including an ROV-enabled neutralization training capability.
Mine warfare is shifting from crewed hulls to modular uncrewed systems.
Red Cat said its maritime unit Blue Ops will add HADDY robotic 3D-printing systems to its Georgia facility, aiming to double capacity for its unmanned surface vessel line and speed prototype-to-production cycles.
USV production capacity is becoming a strategic variable, not just an engineering detail.
Belov Engenharia signed eight Petrobras agreements worth R$2.7 billion covering chartering, shallow diving, and ROV services using diving support vessels for offshore platform inspection and maintenance.
Big offshore IMR awards keep ROV fleets central to subsea asset uptime.
SISTAC said Petrobras extended its offshore platform maintenance work for another year through June 2027, continuing ROV-supported underwater operations across three major Brazilian basins with the vessel SISTAC Vitória.
Contract extensions show ROV-based maintenance is becoming persistent offshore operating practice.
DroneQ Robotics secured exclusive deployment rights for the DP1 survey and ROV support vessel RV Mintis, which is being fitted with new OCROV Class I and Class II systems for subsea inspection, survey, and offshore robotics work.
Integrated vessel-plus-robotics service stacks cut friction for offshore inspection and survey work.