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Maritime Drone News

Daily archived maritime drone coverage, organized into canonical news pages with direct links to related company and platform profiles.

USVJul 9, 2026

J.A. Solutions Introduces Automatic Deployment System for USVs and Surface Vessels

Danish company J.A. Solutions A/S has presented an automatic deployment system intended for unmanned surface vessels and other maritime platforms, covering both military and search-and-rescue applications. The company has shown the system…

Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.

Naval News
ROVJul 9, 2026

WHOI's Falcon ROV and DSV Alvin Dive to Wreck of Quest in Labrador Sea

An expedition led by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS) in partnership with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) has obtained the first close-up images of the wreck of Quest , the last ship of famed Antarctic explorer Si…

ROV activity keeps subsea inspection and intervention capacity visible.

Ocean News & Technology
USVJul 9, 2026

WATCH: World’s first USV airdrop completed using military transport aircraft

A 'world-first' capability demonstration has seen an uncrewed surface vessel (USV) airdropped from a military transport aircraft, proving a new method for rapidly deploying maritime systems into contested or difficult-to-access operating e…

Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.

Naval Today
AUVJul 8, 2026

Greensea IQ Wins Marine Corps Order for Four More Bayonet 250 AUGV Systems

Greensea Systems, Inc. (Greensea IQ), has received a $3.7 million task order from the United States Marine Corps for the procurement of four additional Bayonet 250 Autonomous Underwater Ground Vehicles (AUGVs) to further support the Littor…

Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.

Ocean News & Technology
AUVJul 8, 2026

Greensea IQ to Provide Four Bayonet 250 AUGVs for the Marine Corps

Greensea Systems, Inc., (Greensea IQ), has received a $3.7 million dollar task order from the United States Marine Corps for the procurement of four additional Bayonet 250 Autonomous Underwater Ground Vehicles (AUGVs) to further support th…

Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.

Marine Technology News
ROVJul 8, 2026

ACUA Ocean USV Completes Offshore Demonstration

ACUA Ocean's Mk1 USV PIONEER has successfully completed a five-day remotely operated offshore demonstration, validating the concept of persistent, multi-domain maritime operations using a long-endurance uncrewed surface vessel.

ROV activity keeps subsea inspection and intervention capacity visible.

Ocean News & Technology
ROVJul 8, 2026

ECOsubsea ROV Detects Invasive Marine Species During Hull Cleaning

ECOsubsea, a provider of marine technology, along with partners Norwegian Institute for Nature Research (NINA) and the Institute of Marine Research (IMR), have delivered a study on detecting invasive marine species from vessel hulls using…

ROV activity keeps subsea inspection and intervention capacity visible.

Marine Technology News
USVJul 8, 2026

Kraken and Capewell Complete First USV Airdrop from A400M Aircraft

Kraken Technology Group and Capewell, supported by the Royal Navy under Project Beehive, have successfully completed the world's first extracted-load airdrop of an uncrewed surface vessel (USV) from an A400M military transport aircraft.

Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.

Ocean News & Technology
USVJul 8, 2026

World's first USV airdrop accomplished by Kraken and Capewell

Kraken Technology Group and Capewell, supported by the Royal Navy under Project Beehive, have successfully completed the world's first extracted-load airdrop of an uncrewed surface vessel (USV) from an A400M military transport aircraft. Kr…

Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.

Naval News
ROVJul 7, 2026

ACUA Ocean USV Collects 100 Hours of Continuous Multi-Domain Data

ACUA Ocean's Mk1 USV PIONEER has successfully completed a five-day remotely operated offshore demonstration, validating persistent, multi-domain maritime operations using an uncrewed surface vessel.On Monday 22 June 2026, PIONEER departed…

ROV activity keeps subsea inspection and intervention capacity visible.

Marine Technology News
ROVJul 7, 2026

Oceaneering Wins Offshore Brazil Contract with Petrobras for ROV Services

Oceaneering International, Inc. has announced that its Brazilian subsidiary, Marine Production Systems do Brasil LTDA (MPS), won a contract from Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras) to deliver ROV services offshore Brazil. The award follow…

ROV activity keeps subsea inspection and intervention capacity visible.

Marine Technology News
SUUVJul 7, 2026

U.S. Navy Boosts Lionfish UUV Production with New HII Contract Option

HII has been awarded an option year production contract for the U.S. Navy’s next-generation program of record, the Lionfish small unmanned undersea vehicle (SUUV). Lionfish is based on HII’s commercial REMUS 300 platform, originally develo…

Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.

Naval News
SUUVJul 7, 2026

HII receives US Navy contract option for Lionfish UUV production

HII has been awarded an option year production contract for the US Navy’s Lionfish small unmanned undersea vehicle (SUUV) program, continuing production of the next-generation autonomous underwater system designed for undersea warfare miss…

Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.

Naval Today
USVJul 6, 2026

OMS Group Strengthens Global Uncrewed Survey Capability Following Completion of USV Elite Operator Training

OMS Group (OMS) has announced the successful completion of a two-week training program for its dedicated USV Elite operations team at the manufacturer’s facility in La Ciotat, South of France. The program marks a key milestone in OMS’s lon…

Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.

Ocean News & Technology
USVJul 6, 2026

HII Adds Halimar Shipyard to ROMULUS USV Production Network

HII, America’s largest military shipbuilder and a global leader in autonomous maritime systems, has announced that Halimar Shipyard of Morgan City, Louisiana, has joined the company’s growing network of strategic industrial partners suppor…

Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.

Ocean News & Technology
AUVJul 6, 2026

Thales and Exail Join Forces: Creating an Autonomous Underwater Warfare Powerhouse

Thales has announced a binding agreement to acquire the Gorgé family’s stake in Exail Technologies with a view to launching a full tender offer. While the financial scale of the transaction establishes it as a heavyweight defense industry…

Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.

Naval News
USVJul 4, 2026

Saronic Launches First Mirage 16-Meter Uncrewed Surface Vessel

Saronic on July 2, 2026 announced the launch of its first Mirage, a 52-ft. (16-meter) dual-use Autonomous Surface Vessel (ASV) that joins the 24-ft. (7-meter) Corsair and 180-ft. (55-meter) Marauder as the third flagship platform in Saroni…

Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.

Naval News
ROVJul 2, 2026

ROV Technology Leader Invests in Next-Generation Underwater Robotics Firm

Imenco Future Technologies, a global leader in remotely operated vehicle (ROV) technology, has announced it has taken a strategic investment stake in Frontier Robotics, a specialist developer of advanced subsea robotics technologies suppor…

ROV activity keeps subsea inspection and intervention capacity visible.

Ocean News & Technology
USVJul 2, 2026

OMS Group Completes USV Training Program

OMS Group announced the successful completion of a two-week Uncrewed Surface Vehicle (USV) training program for its dedicated USV Elite operations team at the manufacturer’s facility in La Ciotat, South of France. The program marks a miles…

Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.

Marine Technology News
ROVJul 2, 2026

Imenco Future Technologies Invests in Frontier Robotics

Imenco Future Technologies, a leader in remotely operated vehicle (ROV) technology, announced it has taken a strategic investment stake in Frontier Robotics, a specialist developer of advanced subsea robotics technologies supporting its lo…

ROV activity keeps subsea inspection and intervention capacity visible.

Marine Technology News
USVJul 1, 2026

Exail DriX O-16 USV Validates Tethered Drone and EO/IR Payload Integration

Exail has successfully completed sea trials validating the integration of new third-party payloads onto its DriX O-16 unmanned surface vessel (USV). Beyond the technical milestone, this demonstration highlights Exail's philosophy of design…

Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.

Ocean News & Technology
AUVJul 1, 2026

NOVACAVI Supports Polaris Project with Cable Contribution

NOVACAVI has expressed its support for the POLARIS project, an initiative led by ETH Zurich, one of the world's leading universities for science and technology.The POLARIS project involves the development of an advanced autonomous underwat…

Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.

Marine Technology News
ROVJun 30, 2026

Omega Subsea Launches ROV Apprenticeship Program in Bergen

Omega Subsea has officially welcomed its two newest remotely operated vehicle (ROV) apprentices, marking another step in the company's long-term investment in developing future subsea competence.

ROV activity keeps subsea inspection and intervention capacity visible.

Ocean News & Technology
AUVJun 30, 2026

Oceaneering's Ocean Intervention II Deploys AUV and Geophysical Surveys Offshore Trinidad

Houston, Texas—Oceaneering International, Inc. (Oceaneering) has announced that it has secured multi-discipline offshore survey contracts for its Ocean Intervention II ( OI2 ) vessel, supporting major offshore development programs for a la…

Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.

Ocean News & Technology
AUVJun 30, 2026

SEABER MARVEL Micro-AUV Maps Beach for Littoral Reconnaissance

The integration of an interferometric 3D side-scan sonar (3DSS) into SEABER's MARVEL micro-AUV represents the first time worldwide that such a payload has been successfully miniaturized for a micro-AUV platform. Based on patented CAA 7/ te…

Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.

Marine Technology News
USVJun 26, 2026

Gulf Coast Tactical Expands New Iberia Operations to Support Next-Generation Maritime Defense

Gulf Coast Tactical, LLC announced it will invest $6.1 million in Iberia Parish to expand production of unmanned surface vehicles, patrol craft, and other maritime platforms used in security operations, reinforcing Louisiana’s growing role…

Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.

Ocean News & Technology
XLUUVJun 26, 2026

Video: Ukraine’s Massive New Underwater Drone - Sea Trident ST-1000

Ukraine’s Global Mark has just unveiled its first-ever Extra-Large Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle (XLUUV) at the Eurosatory 2026 defense exhibition in Paris: the Sea Trident ST-1000. Known previously for their aerial drones and powerful elect…

Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.

Naval News
MUSVJun 26, 2026

Hanwha Unveils Striker MUSV Family at Eurosatory 2026

At Eurosatory 2026, Hanwha Systems’ new Striker Medium Uncrewed Surface Vessel (MUSV) stood out as one of the few concepts aimed at bringing missile firepower to an autonomous naval platform. Tayfun Ozberk story, additional reporting by Xa…

Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.

Naval News
ROVJun 25, 2026

Student Teams from Around the Globe Take on Real-World Challenges at the 2026 MATE World Championship

The 2026 MATE ROV Competition World Championship welcomes top student teams from around the world to St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada. Now in its 24th year, this internationally recognized competition brings together student…

ROV activity keeps subsea inspection and intervention capacity visible.

Ocean News & Technology
USVJun 24, 2026

OPT Deploys PowerBuoy for Rutgers University and Wins WAM-V Order from Stevens Institute

Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (OPT), has announced the successful deployment and commissioning of a PowerBuoy® system off the coast of New Jersey in support of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The Company also announced it has…

Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.

Ocean News & Technology
AUVJun 24, 2026

Philippines receives four autonomous underwater and surface vehicles from US

The US government has transferred four Ocean Aero Triton autonomous underwater and surface vehicles (AUSVs) to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). The post Philippines receives four autonomous underwater and surface vehicles from US…

Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.

Naval Today
ROVJun 23, 2026

Student Teams From 16 Countries Descend on Newfoundland for the 2026 MATE World Championship

The 2026 MATE ROV Competition World Championship will welcome top student teams from around the world to St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada. Now in its 24th year, this internationally recognized competition brings together student…

ROV activity keeps subsea inspection and intervention capacity visible.

Marine Technology News
AUVJun 23, 2026

U.S. Transfers Ocean Aero Tritons to Philippine Navy USV Unit

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Navy's drone unit gained another system with the transfer of Ocean Aero Triton autonomous underwater and surface vehicles through a U.S.-funded initiative. Four Tritons were officially handed over to th…

Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.

Naval News
AUVJun 23, 2026

US Supplies Autonomous Drones to Boost Philippine Maritime Surveillance

The United States has transferred four Ocean Aero Triton autonomous underwater and surface vehicles (AUSVs) to the Armed Forces of the Philippines to strengthen the country's maritime domain awareness and its ability to monitor and respond…

Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.

Marine Technology News
USVJun 22, 2026

MARTAC and Intrepid Powerboats Announce Manufacturing Partnership to Scale Autonomous Surface Vessel Production

Maritime Tactical Systems, Inc. (MARTAC) announced a manufacturing partnership with Intrepid Powerboats, a Florida-based premium boatbuilder. The collaboration gives MARTAC the ability to scale production of its Devil Ray USV platforms to…

Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.

Naval News
USVJun 22, 2026

NORBIT Acquires Water Linked

NORBIT has acquired Trondheim-based Water Linked, a specialist in underwater navigation and imaging technologies for ROVs, AUVs and uncrewed surface vessels.Founded in 2013, Water Linked has developed a strong position in the subsea techno…

Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.

Marine Technology News
AUVJun 19, 2026

Norwegian Offshore Directorate Details Successful Deep-Sea Expedition with New AUV

Last year, the Norwegian Offshore Directorate procured an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV). This AUV recently embarked on its first expedition in the northern Norwegian Sea.

Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.

Ocean News & Technology
USVJun 19, 2026

First Bluebottle Hull Christened as Part of Royal Australian Navy’s Program of Record

Ocius Technology has marked a milestone in the delivery of the Royal Australian Navy's $176 million Bluebottle Program of Record, with the ceremonial christening of the first Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessel (USV) hull to be delivered un…

Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.

Ocean News & Technology
USVJun 19, 2026

Multi-Robot Demo Showcases New Plymouth Subsea Test Range

A new underwater trials site designed to accelerate UK marine autonomy and ocean sensing has completed its first major test thanks to a live, multi-marine surface and subsea robotic platform demonstration.

Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.

Ocean News & Technology
USVJun 19, 2026

UK Subsea Trials Site Completes First Major Test

A new underwater trials site designed to accelerate UK marine autonomy and ocean sensing has completed its first major test thanks to a live, multi-marine surface and subsea robotic platform demonstration. The Smart Sound Connect Subsurfac…

Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.

Marine Technology News
AUVJun 19, 2026

Norway Deploys New Deep-Sea Mapping AUV on First Expedition

Norway has launched the first expedition of a newly acquired autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) designed to improve mapping and understanding of the country's deep-sea areas.The HUGIN Superior vehicle began operations in the northern Norw…

Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.

Marine Technology News
USVJun 18, 2026

OMS Validates Deepwater Survey P Capability and Long-Range Endurance of USV Elite

OMS Group (OMS) has provided an update on the ongoing Sea Acceptance Tests (SAT) for USV Elite , its long-range DriX O-16 uncrewed surface vessel (USV), currently being conducted off the South of France. The SAT program is demonstrating im…

Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.

Ocean News & Technology
USVJun 18, 2026

MARTAC Partners with Intrepid Powerboats to Scale Devil Ray USV Production

Maritime Tactical Systems, Inc. (MARTAC), a leading provider of high-performance autonomous unmanned surface vessels (USVs), has announced a manufacturing partnership with Intrepid Powerboats, a Florida-based premium boatbuilder. The colla…

Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.

Ocean News & Technology
AUVJun 18, 2026

HII Delivers First REMUS 130 Unmanned Underwater Vehicle

HII, America's largest military shipbuilder and a global leader in autonomous maritime systems, has announced the delivery of the first REMUS 130 unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV), marking a major milestone for the next generation of the w…

Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.

Ocean News & Technology
USVJun 18, 2026

OMS Confirms Ongoing Sea Acceptance Tests for USV Elite

OMS Group (OMS) provided an update on the ongoing Sea Acceptance Tests (SAT) for USV Elite, its long range DriX O-16 Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV), currently being conducted off the South of France. The SAT program is demonstrating seakeep…

Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.

Marine Technology News
USVJun 18, 2026

Fassmer and ST Engineering Sign Teaming Agreement for Unmanned Surface Vessels

German shipbuilder Fr. Fassmer GmbH & Co. KG and Singapore's ST Engineering have formalized their collaboration in the unmanned maritime domain, signing a Teaming Agreement on June 3, 2025, aimed at the joint development of Unmanned Su…

Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.

Naval News
USVJun 18, 2026

Sea Machines Announces an Emerging Record Year of Bookings and Global Growth Fueled by USV Adoption

Sea Machines Robotics announced a record year-to-date of sales bookings and business growth, driven by expanding global demand for proven autonomous vessel systems. The trend is fueled by a broad range of unmanned surface vessel (USV) proj…

Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.

Ocean News & Technology
AUVJun 17, 2026

Soft Acoustic Lens Corrects Sonar Distortion in AUV Domes

Every time an autonomous drone dives to explore the ocean floor, the very armor designed to protect it simultaneously blinds its sonar. In the International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing , Prof. Yu Zhang at Shanghai Jiao Tong University…

Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.

Ocean News & Technology
AUVJun 17, 2026

HII hands over first REMUS 130 unmanned underwater vehicle

American shipbuilder HII has delivered f the first REMUS 130 unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) to a US ally, marking a major milestone for the production of this next-generation autonomous underwater vehicle. The post HII hands over first…

Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.

Naval Today
USVJun 17, 2026

Sweden's FMV Orders USV for Field Engineering Reconnaissance

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has signed a contract with BUVI Scandinavia AB to deliver EvoLogics’ unmanned surface vessel Sonobot 5 to the Swedish Armed Forces. The vessel will primarily be used within the field engine…

Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.

Marine Technology News
USVJun 16, 2026

USV Swarm Demonstrates Maritime Security Capabilities at Exercise Salaknib

Soldiers assigned to the 25th Infantry Division partnered with Philippine Army forces and industry representatives during Salaknib 2026 to demonstrate how autonomous maritime systems can enhance security and protect critical transportation…

Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.

Ocean News & Technology
USVJun 16, 2026

FMV Orders Unmanned Surface Vehicle Intended for Field Reconnaissance

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has signed a contract with BUVI Scandinavia AB to deliver EvoLogic's unmanned surface vehicle Sonobot 5 to the Swedish Armed Forces. The vehicle will primarily be used in the field work are…

Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.

Ocean News & Technology
AUVJun 16, 2026

HII Delivers First of the Newest REMUS Variant: 130

On June 16, 2026, Huntington Ingalls Industries announced the delivery of the first REMUS 130 unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) to a U.S. ally, marking a major milestone for the next generation of the world’s most widely deployed autonomou…

Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.

Naval News
USVJun 16, 2026

Sweden orders uncrewed surface vessels for waterway survey missions

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has awarded a contract to BUVI Scandinavia AB for the delivery of EvoLogics Sonobot 5 unmanned surface vessels (USVs) to the Swedish Armed Forces. The post Sweden orders uncrewed surface ve…

Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.

Naval Today
ROVJun 15, 2026

Subsea Global Solutions Launches New C-ROV Services

Subsea Global Solutions announced the official launch of their C-ROV hull cleaning services in Belgium, effective July 2026, with operations based out of Antwerp. This expansion further strengthens Subsea Global Solutions’ environmental se…

ROV activity keeps subsea inspection and intervention capacity visible.

Marine Technology News
AUVJun 15, 2026

Hydrogen Fuel Cell AUV Exceeds Performance Targets

Cellula Robotics Ltd. and Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC/RDDC) have advanced long-endurance autonomous underwater vehicle capabilities through a multi-year... The post Hydrogen Fuel Cell AUV Exceeds Performance Targets appea…

Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.

Unmanned Systems Technology
USVJun 15, 2026

LANTERN Tethered UAS Validated for Maritime Operations

DPI UAV Systems has demonstrated the deployment of its LANTERN tethered Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) from an Uncrewed Surface Vessel... The post LANTERN Tethered UAS Validated for Maritime Operations appeared first on Unmanned Systems Tech…

Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.

Unmanned Systems Technology
MUSVJun 12, 2026

Saronic's Marauder Advances to US Navy MUSV At-Sea Testing

The US Department of the Navy has selected Saronic as one of seven companies to advance to the at-sea testing phase of the Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) Marketplace —a program designed to rapidly field unmanned technologies by leve…

Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.

Ocean News & Technology
ROVJun 12, 2026

MFE Offshore Partners with Hydromea to Bring Advanced Underwater ROV Technology to Offshore Operators

MFE Offshore has announced a new partnership with Hydromea, becoming an official distributor of the company's underwater robotics solutions for offshore and maritime operations. Through the partnership, MFE Offshore will offer Hydromea's i…

ROV activity keeps subsea inspection and intervention capacity visible.

Ocean News & Technology
USVJun 12, 2026

Saronic and Castelion to bring hypersonic strike capability to unmanned surface vessels

US defense technology companies Saronic and Castelion have teamed up to develop and demonstrate a hypersonic launch capability from an unmanned surface vessel. The post Saronic and Castelion to bring hypersonic strike capability to unmanne…

Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.

Naval Today
MUSVJun 11, 2026

Saronic and Castelion to Launch Hypersonic Missile from Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel

Saronic and Castelion have announced plans to join forces to launch a hypersonic vehicle from an unmanned surface vessel. By integrating Castelion's Blackbeard with Saronic's Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) Marauder , the two compani…

Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.

Ocean News & Technology
MUSVJun 11, 2026

Saronic and Castelion to Demonstrate First-of-Its-Kind Maritime Hypersonic Launch Capability

Today, Saronic and Castelion announced plans to join forces to launch a hypersonic vehicle from an unmanned surface vessel. By integrating Castelion’s Blackbeard with Saronic’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) Marauder, the two compan…

Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.

Naval News
AUVJun 10, 2026

PXGEO Signs Framework Agreement with Equinor for AUV Testing

PXGEO and Equinor have signed a one-year framework agreement to run autonomous inspection trials with the Saab Sabertooth. The work tests and verifies Saab Sabertooth Underwater Intervention Drone (UID) technology, validating autonomous be…

Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.

Ocean News & Technology
USVJun 9, 2026

Saronic USV Rescues Two U.S. Army Pilots Downed by Iran

A U.S. Navy drone task force picked up two downed pilots using a Saronic Corsair unmanned surface vessel (USV) yesterday in Middle Eastern waters during a first of its kind rescue mission. As first reported by the Wall Street Journal, two…

Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.

Naval News
USVJun 9, 2026

Pentagon Eyes New USV for Indo-Pacific Contested Logistics

The Pentagon is looking to procure dozens of unmanned surface vessels (USV) to deliver to support U.S. Army logistics operations under contested environments in the Indo-Pacific. According to a release from the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU…

Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.

Naval News
USVJun 9, 2026

Bayou Metal Launches Dedicated Line to Scale ROMULUS USV Production

HII, America's largest military shipbuilder and a global leader in autonomous maritime systems, has announced that Bayou Metal Supply & Manufacturing, a strategic partner in the serial production of HII's ROMULUS unmanned surface vesse…

Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.

Ocean News & Technology
MUSVJun 9, 2026

Bulgarian shipbuilder reveals new Medium USV concept

During the International Defence Equipment and Services Exhibition HEMUS 2026, held in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, from 3–6 June 2026, Bulgarian shipbuilder MTG-Dolphin unveiled its Proteus 36 MLC concept, a 37-metre Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel…

Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.

Naval News
USVJun 9, 2026

HII boosts ROMULUS USV production

America’s largest military shipbuilder HII has partnered with Bayou Metal Supply & Manufacturing to accelerate the serial production of HII’s ROMULUS unmanned surface vessels (USVs). The post HII boosts ROMULUS USV production appeared…

Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.

Naval Today
AUVJun 9, 2026

Advancing AUV Mission Assurance via Back-Seat Driver Software Architecture

Cellula Robotics and Integer Technologies have signed a memorandum of understanding to integrate their respective software platforms, aiming to enhance... The post Advancing AUV Mission Assurance via Back-Seat Driver Software Architecture…

Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.

Unmanned Systems Technology
USVJun 8, 2026

Subnero and HydroSurv Collaborate on Autonomous Subsea Data Operations for Persistent Ocean Monitoring

Subnero Pte Ltd., a leader in underwater wireless communication and networking solutions, announced a collaboration with HydroSurv, a UK-based designer and operator of uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), to demonstrate an autonomous subsea co…

Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.

Ocean News & Technology
USVJun 8, 2026

Saab UK Marks 40 Years of Subsea Robotics Innovation

Saab UK is marking 40 years of Seaeye subsea robotics, innovation and engineering excellence focused on improving safety and performance in underwater operations.

Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.

Ocean News & Technology
USVJun 8, 2026

Saab UK Celebrates 40 Years of Subsea Robotics

Saab UK is celebrating 40 years of Seaeye subsea robotics, innovation and engineering, focused on improving safety and performance in underwater operations.Founded in 1986 to address the risks of deep‑water offshore operations, Seaeye pion…

Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.

Marine Technology News
USVJun 5, 2026

MARTAC Opens Innovation Center West in San Diego

Maritime Tactical Systems, Inc. (MARTAC), a leading provider of fully autonomous unmanned surface vessels (USVs), has announced the opening of the MARTAC Innovation Center West in San Diego, California. The new facility marks a significant…

Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.

Ocean News & Technology
AUVJun 5, 2026

Aselsan Showcases Kiliç Kamikaze Underwater Drones at Efes

Aselsan’s Kiliç series of Kamikaze Autonomous Underwater Vehicles were among the products showcased by the Turkish defense firm on the sidelines of Ankara’s premier defense drills last month. Initially debuted at Saha 2026, a company offic…

Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.

Naval News
USVJun 4, 2026

Global Cooperation Brings Breakthrough on First International Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships Code

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has welcomed a global agreement on a new international Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) Code, due to be published next month.

Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.

Ocean News & Technology
ROVJun 4, 2026

Boxfish Luna ROV Being Deployed for Live Robotics & Science Expedition in Deepest Great Lakes

A specialized Boxfish Luna ROV is to be deployed for a live-streamed robotic descent to Superior Maximus on June 6th,... The post Boxfish Luna ROV Being Deployed for Live Robotics & Science Expedition in Deepest Great Lakes appeared first…

ROV activity keeps subsea inspection and intervention capacity visible.

Unmanned Systems Technology
USVJun 3, 2026

Hyliion Announces USX-1 Defiant USV as the Launch Platform for KARNO Core Sea Trials

Hyliion Holdings Corp. (Hyliion), a developer of modular power plant technology, announced that the US Navy’s Office of Naval Research (ONR), in partnership with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), has selected the USX-1…

Surface autonomy remains a key indicator of maritime robotics adoption.

Ocean News & Technology
AUVJun 3, 2026

Cellula Robotics and DRDC/RDDC Advance Long-Endurance AUV Development Through Sustained Collaboration

Cellula Robotics Ltd. and Defence Research and Development Canada / Recherche et Développement pour la Défense Canada (DRDC/RDDC) are marking continued progress in the development of long-endurance autonomous underwater vehicle capability,…

Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.

Ocean News & Technology
AUVJun 3, 2026

Cellula Robotics, DRDC Advance Long-Endurance AUV Development Through Sustained

Cellula Robotics Ltd. and Defence Research and Development Canada / Recherche et Développement pour la Défense Canada (DRDC/RDDC) are marking continued progress in the development of long-endurance autonomous underwater vehicle capability,…

Underwater autonomy remains a key signal for naval and offshore capability.

Marine Technology News
USVJun 3, 2026

MARTAC Expands Across Western USA With Opening of San Diego Innovation Center

Maritime Tactical Systems, Inc. (MARTAC), a provider of fully autonomous unmanned surface vessels (USVs), announced the opening of the MARTAC Innovation Center West in San Diego, California. The new facility marks a milestone in the compan…

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MUSVJun 3, 2026

U.S. Navy Selects HII USV to Advance to At-Sea Testing

The U.S. Navy has selected HII’s ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel to advance to the at-sea testing phase of the Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) program.Andy Green, executive vice president of HII and president of HII’s Mission Technol…

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USVJun 2, 2026

MARTAC and Mystic Powerboats to Expand Production Capacity for ASV Deliveries

Maritime Tactical Systems, Inc. ( MARTAC ), a leading provider of high-performance autonomous unmanned surface vehicles (USVs), and Mystic Power boats ( Mystic ), a leader in high-performance composite vessel construction, today announced…

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MUSVJun 2, 2026

HII's ROMULUS USV Advances to Navy Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel At-Sea Testing

HII’s Executive Vice President of HII and President of HII's Mission Technologies Division Andy Green has released the following statement on the US Navy's selection of HII's ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel to advance to the at-sea testing…

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MUSVJun 2, 2026

HII's ROMULUS USV Advances to U.S. Navy Medium USV At-Sea Testing Phase

On June 1, 2026, Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) announced that the ROMULUS medium unmanned surface vessel started sea trials. HII press release Statement by Andy Green, executive vice president of HII and president of HII's Mission Te…

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UUVJun 2, 2026

SYOS Introduces SU10 UUV to Deepen Subsea Protection & Multi-Domain Operations

SYOS has expanded its autonomous portfolio into the subsurface domain with the introduction of the SU10 Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle (UUV)... The post SYOS Introduces SU10 UUV to Deepen Subsea Protection & Multi-Domain Operations appeared f…

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USVJun 1, 2026

MARTAC, Mystic Powerboats to Expand ASV Production Capacity

Maritime Tactical Systems, Inc. (MARTAC), a provider of autonomous unmanned surface vehicles (USVs), and Mystic Power boats, a leader in high-performance composite vessel construction, announced a co-production partnership to increase MART…

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MUSVJun 1, 2026

US Navy Announces Seven Companies Selected for MUSV Marketplace At-Sea Demonstrations

The Department of the Navy announced that it has selected seven companies’ entries to advance to the at-sea testing phase of the medium unmanned surface vessel (MUSV) marketplace.

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MUSVJun 1, 2026

Saronic's Marauder Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel Enters On-Water Trials

Saronic announced the launch of its first Marauder Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV), designed to deliver dual-use autonomous capability far from shore across the full range of defense and commercial applications. The first Marauder hu…

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UUVJun 1, 2026

AUKUS Partners Announce Landmark Uncrewed Underwater Technology Project

Pioneering technologies deployed from uncrewed underwater vessels have been announced by AUKUS Defence Ministers at a meeting in Singapore, which pushed forward progress in the trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United…

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Ocean News & Technology
MUSVJun 1, 2026

Seven Firms Advance in US Navy’s Medium USV Program

The U.S. Department of the Navy has selected seven companies to advance to the at-sea testing phase of its Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) marketplace initiative.The companies selected for the MUSV Family of Systems development progr…

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MUSVJun 1, 2026

US Navy greenlights 7 players for MUSV at-sea testing

The US Navy has selected seven companies’ entries to advance to the at-sea testing phase of the medium unmanned surface vessel (MUSV) marketplace. The post US Navy greenlights 7 players for MUSV at-sea testing appeared first on Naval Today…

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MUSVJun 1, 2026

Saronic launches first Marauder MUSV

US-based tech company Saronic has launched its first Marauder medium unmanned surface vessel (MUSV). The post Saronic launches first Marauder MUSV appeared first on Naval Today .

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USVJun 1, 2026

Seasats Completes First Autonomous Transit of the Taiwan Strait

Seasats today announced that a Lightfish uncrewed surface vessel (USV) has completed the first autonomous transit of the Taiwan Strait, a contested waterway separating Taiwan and mainland China.The vessel was deployed by Seasats from hundr…

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MUSVJun 1, 2026

Saronic’s Marauder Enters On-Water Trials

Saronic has launched its first Marauder Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV), designed to deliver dual-use autonomous capability far from shore across the full range of defense and commercial applications.Marauder is built for the kinds o…

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MUSVMay 31, 2026

U.S. Navy Selects 7 Contenders for the MUSV Program

The U.S. Navy's Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) program selected 7 separate designs to advance towards at sea testing, with further scaling following suit as a part of the several billion dollar initiative to regain the U.S. Navy's m…

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MUSVMay 29, 2026

Saronic Launches First Marauder Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel

Saronic today announced the launch of its first Marauder Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV), designed to deliver dual-use autonomous capability far from shore across the full range of defense and commercial applications. Saronic press r…

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ROVMay 29, 2026

MBARI and Monterey Bay Aquarium Complete Expedition to Guide Seamount

Earlier this month, a team of Monterey Bay Aquarium biologists completed an expedition to Guide Seamount aboard MBARI's flagship research vessel David Packard . Led by Monterey Bay Aquarium Curator of Fishes and Invertebrates Megan Olhasso…

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USVMay 29, 2026

Aerosonde UAS and TSUNAMI USV Demonstrate Autonomous Integration in Navy FLEX

Textron Systems recently participated in the US Navy's Fleet Experimentation (FLEX) demonstration in Key West, Florida, with US Navy Fourth Fleet and SOUTHCOM, bringing together advanced uncrewed air and surface systems. Highlighting the n…

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USVMay 29, 2026

Seasats Completes First Autonomous Transit of the Taiwan Strait

Seasats has announced that a Lightfish uncrewed surface vessel (USV) has completed the first autonomous transit of the Taiwan Strait, a contested waterway separating Taiwan and mainland China.

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USVMay 28, 2026

Davie and Kraken set to join forces on the production of USV in Canada

Québec-based Davie and UK-based Kraken Technology Group (Kraken) announced a strategic collaboration to establish Canadian production, integration and development of Kraken's market-leading autonomous solutions. Davie press release Davie w…

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USVMay 28, 2026

Australian company to build first 3D-printed uncrewed surface vessel

Australian company Hyperion Systems has unveiled the southern hemisphere's first 3D printed uncrewed surface vessel (USV), marking a major milestone for advanced manufacturing and autonomous maritime capability in Western Australia (WA). T…

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USVMay 27, 2026

Hyperion Shows 3D Printed Astra 460 USV, TitanCell 'Factory In A Box' At IODS 2026

Australian company Hyperion Systems has revealed a compact uncrewed surface drone dubbed the Astra 460, featuring a 3D-printed hull at this week's Indian Ocean Defence and Security Conference (IODS) 2026 in Perth, Western Australia. Hyperi…

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AUVMay 27, 2026

L3Harris Delivering Clandestine Submarine-Launched AUVs to the U.S. Navy

NATIONAL HARBOR, MD — L3Harris is pushing forward with production of its Iver4 900 autonomous undersea vehicle (AUV) under a previously unknown Defense Innovation Unit effort that is looking to deliver a torpedo tube launch and recovery (T…

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ROVMay 26, 2026

Ocean Exploration Trust Launches 2026 Expedition Season to Explore Seafloor Habitats in the Central and Western Pacific Ocean

This summer, Ocean Exploration Trust (OET) and its partners will explore deep-sea habitats in the Central and Western Pacific using E/V Nautilus, its mapping sonars , ROV systems , and other exploration technologies brought aboard from par…

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USVMay 26, 2026

Hyperion Systems to Build the First 3D Printed Uncrewed Surface Vessel in the Southern Hemisphere

Hyperion Systems has unveiled the southern hemisphere’s first 3D printed uncrewed surface vessel (USV), marking a major milestone for advanced manufacturing and autonomous maritime capability in Western Australia (WA).

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AUVMay 26, 2026

KONGSBERG Showcases AUV Technology at CANSEC 2026

KONGSBERG will showcase its autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) technology at CANSEC 2026, taking place May 27–28 at the Cohere Centre in Ottawa. Visitors to booth 707 will have the opportunity to see the HUGIN Edge AUV on display and spea…

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UUVMay 26, 2026

Cellula Robotics and Integer Technologies Partner to Advance Adaptive Mission Assurance for Long-Range Multi-Vehicle Undersea Operations

Cellula Robotics, a global leader in long-range, long-duration autonomous undersea vehicles, has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Integer Technologies, a leading provider of mission assurance and reliabilit…

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USVMay 22, 2026

Dynautics To Unveil Marine Autopilot & Modular Subsea Vehicles

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…

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AUVMay 22, 2026

Cellula Robotics & Metron Partner to Deliver Next-Gen AUV Systems

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…

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UUVMay 22, 2026

SYOS Introduces SU10 UUV

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…

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USVMay 21, 2026

Saildrone Launches 2026 Hurricane Mission to Support NOAA Rapid Intensification Research

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…

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ROVMay 21, 2026

Phoenix International Expands into Rocket Booster Recovery Sector

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…

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AUVMay 21, 2026

Australia Invests in Undersea Navigation Technology Development

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…

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UUVMay 20, 2026

SYOS Aerospace introduces SU10 uncrewed underwater vehicle

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…

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USVMay 19, 2026

Hyliion USX-1 Defiant USV Chosen as Launch Platform for KARNO Core Sea Trials

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

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AUVMay 19, 2026

Cellula Robotics, Metron to Advance Undersea Capability for the US Defense Market

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…

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USVMay 18, 2026

HII and MetalCraft Marine Deliver Next-Generation Autonomous USV Prototypes for US Marine Corps

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.

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USVMay 18, 2026

HII, MetalCraft Marine deliver USV prototypes to US Marine Corps

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.…

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USVMay 16, 2026

Shield AI expands Hivemind maritime autonomy in Taiwan with Thunder Tiger partnership

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…

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AUVMay 15, 2026

Thales and BAE Systems Collaborate to Provide a New Advanced Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Mast

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…

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USVMay 15, 2026

HII, MetalCraft Marine Deliver ROMULUS-25 USV Prototypes for U.S. Marine Corps

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…

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XLAUVMay 15, 2026

Thales and BAE Systems to integrate new sensor system on Herne XLAUV

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…

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AUVMay 14, 2026

Autonomous Underwater Robot Discovers Hidden Coral Reef Hotspots

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.

Ocean News & Technology
USVMay 14, 2026

Chance Maritime Awarded NOAA Contract to Provide Chance LR30 USVs

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…

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USVMay 13, 2026

Nauticus Robotics, Inc. Appoints Chief Revenue Officer as it Expands into New Regions

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…

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AUVMay 13, 2026

Klein Marine Systems Announces MANTIS UUV with Integrated Sonar Array

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…

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USVMay 13, 2026

SubSea Craft Advances MARS USV as Production Begins

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,…

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UUVMay 12, 2026

Klein Marine Systems Launches MANTIS UUV Side Scan Sonar

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…

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AUVMay 12, 2026

Klein Marine Systems Introduces MANTIS UUV with SmartArray Technology™ for Autonomous Underwater Missions

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…

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ROVMay 12, 2026

Ned Marine Launches Flying Drone and Subsea ROV Inspection Services for Non-Destructive Testing

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…

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AUVMay 12, 2026

Poseidon’s Forge Announces Sale of DarkWake AUV

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…

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ROVMay 12, 2026

Evotec Launches Remote ROV LARS Solution

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…

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ROVMay 12, 2026

Ned Marine Launches Drone and Subsea ROV Inspection Services

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…

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ROVMay 11, 2026

DOF Awarded Charter and Services Contracts for RSV Newbuilds In Brazil

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…

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USVMay 11, 2026

DANAE project: A fleet of Armed USV for the French Navy by 2027

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…

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XLUUVMay 9, 2026

DATUM Introduces Strike-Capable Sinarit XLUUV

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…

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USVMay 8, 2026

Mystery USV Possibly Linked to Ukraine Found by Greek Fishermen

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…

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USVMay 7, 2026

MARTAC T38 USV Executes 192-Hour Autonomous Mission 400 NM Offshore

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…

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USVMay 7, 2026

OPT Demos Autonomous Offshore Charging for Maritime Drones

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…

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XLUUVMay 7, 2026

STM Unveils TENGİZ XLUUV at SAHA EXPO 2026

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…

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USVMay 7, 2026

Cambridge Pixel Enhances SPx Radar Processing Software

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…

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AUVMay 6, 2026

DEMCON unmanned systems and Lobster Robotics Collaborate on Autonomous Maritime Security Solutions

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…

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AUVMay 6, 2026

ASELSAN Unveils Next-Generation Unmanned Naval Systems

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…

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USVMay 6, 2026

STM Unveils YAKTU Swarm Kamikaze Unmanned Surface Vehicle

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…

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AUVMay 6, 2026

Aselsan unveils next-gen unmanned naval systems

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…

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ROVMay 6, 2026

Boxfish Luna ROV Supports Earth Day Livestream

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 .

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USVMay 5, 2026

WaiV Robotics Unveils System for Autonomous Drone Landings on Moving Boats at Sea

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.

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USVMay 5, 2026

Henriksen Launches New Slipway LARS System

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…

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USVMay 4, 2026

ASL Environmental Sciences Introduces EdgeAZFP

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…

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USVMay 1, 2026

Textron Systems to Provide USVs to SOUTHCOM and US Navy Fourth Fleet

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…

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USVMay 1, 2026

Textron awarded DIU contract to provide Tsunami USV to U.S. Navy

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…

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ROVApr 28, 2026

Forum Energy Technology Launches New LARS Model

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…

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UUVApr 28, 2026

HII to provide TTLR system for US Navy submarines

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…

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UUVApr 27, 2026

HII Builds on Submarine MUM-T Success with New Pentagon Deal

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…

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USVApr 27, 2026

U.S. Navy drills in at-sea USV fueling ahead of CSG deployment

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. …

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AUVApr 27, 2026

Cellula Robotics Proves Submerged Endurance as Envoy AUV Exceeds 2,000km with Hydrogen Fuel Cells

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…

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ROVApr 26, 2026

SMD Electrifies Their QTrencher ROVs

Paul Davison of SMD reflects on company growth and shares insight into the recent announcement of the electrification of the QTrencher ROV line.

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USVApr 24, 2026

NOAA Deploys Uncrewed Surface Vehicle to Support Observations at Station 46012 in Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

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…

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AUVApr 24, 2026

MBARI Engineers Complete Expedition to Survey Arctic Seafloor with Portable Underwater Robot

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.

Ocean News & Technology
AUVApr 24, 2026

Teledyne Announces Additional Iceland Facility Expansion to Boost AUV Output and UK Supplier Collaboration

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.

Ocean News & Technology
AUVApr 24, 2026

Cellula’s Envoy AUV Exceeds 2,000 km Submerged on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power

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.

Ocean News & Technology
AUVApr 24, 2026

Teledyne Expands Iceland Facility, Boosts AUV Output and UK Supplier Collaboration

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.

Marine Technology News
USVApr 23, 2026

NATO DIANA’s Rapid Adoption Service enables first R&D contract between Allies and industry

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.

Naval News
USVApr 23, 2026

Invariant Successfully Demonstrates Counter-Drone Capability from USV

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.

Naval News
USVApr 23, 2026

Leonardo integrates counter-UAS system on autonomous unmanned surface vessel

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.

Naval Today
USVApr 23, 2026

Leonardo DRS Unveils Modular C-UAS Package for Maritime & Autonomous Vessels

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.

Unmanned Systems Technology
MUSVApr 23, 2026

Greenroom Brings Mission-Ready MUSV Autonomy to Sea-Air-Space

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.

Ocean News & Technology
MUSVApr 23, 2026

Magnet Defense and Hanwha Defense USA Formalize MUSV Strategic Partnership

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.

Ocean News & Technology
USVApr 23, 2026

Sea Machines' STORMRUNNER Class AUSV Selected by DRS for New Maritime Counter-UAS Capability

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.

Ocean News & Technology
USVApr 23, 2026

The Janus Review Reports New USV Arms Race Driven by Wars in Ukraine and Iran

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.

Ocean News & Technology
USVApr 16, 2026

HII to showcase company’s role as America’s seapower company at Sea-Air-Space 2026

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.

GlobeNewswire
USVApr 11, 2026

Ukrainian naval drones to integrate US-made Zeus guided missiles

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.

Global Defense Corp
GliderApr 10, 2026

Royal Navy expands autonomous underwater fleet via new Teledyne Marine contract

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.

Unmanned Systems Technology
USVApr 9, 2026

OMS Group to deploy Exail’s DriX O-16 to support global subsea cable installation

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.

USVApr 9, 2026

Sea to Provide Oshen with Acoustic Underwater Monitoring Capability for Autonomous Sensing Network

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.

Ocean News
USVApr 7, 2026

China tests autonomous L30 unmanned surface vessel swarm in coastal exercise

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.

Army Recognition
USVApr 6, 2026

Royal Navy receives second uncrewed mine hunting vessel

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.

Naval Today
USVApr 6, 2026

Red Cat Expands Blue Ops Manufacturing Capabilities Though Strategic Partnership with HADDY

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.

Red Cat Holdings
ROVApr 6, 2026

Belov Engenharia signs R$2.7 Billion in contracts with Petrobras

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.

Ocean Energy Resources
ROVApr 6, 2026

SISTAC expands contract with Petrobras for maintenance of platforms in the Santos, Campos, and Espírito Santo basins using ROV and specialized underwater operations.

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.

Click Oil and Gas
ROVApr 6, 2026

Mark Offshore and DroneQ partner on RV Mintis

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.

SWZ|Maritime