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Kongsberg Maritime has introduced the Arctic Hunter, a fully uncrewed surface vessel designed to meet the Royal Navy's Type 92 requirement for anti-submarine warfare. This vessel, based on a robust fishing trawler, aims to enhance underwater surveillance capabilities in the North Atlantic and Arctic...
The US Navy has awarded a $10 million contract to Saildrone to utilize autonomous vessels for mapping the Atlantic Ocean floor. This initiative, assigned by the Naval Oceanographic Office, is set to commence in 2026 and will continue through most of 2027, enhancing military knowledge of critical und...
The US Navy is grappling with significant challenges in upholding maritime dominance amid escalating global conflicts. As tensions rise in various regions, adversaries are increasingly focusing on strategically vital waterways and essential undersea infrastructure. The Navy's traditional reliance on...
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated recently showcased its advanced capabilities in Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) through a demonstration conducted in Icelandic waters from January 17 to January 22. The event featured the deployment of several state-of-the-art autonomous underwater vehicles, including...
Saildrone, a leader in maritime autonomy, has partnered with Thales Australia to successfully integrate the BlueSentry thin-line towed array with the Saildrone Surveyor, resulting in a pioneering system designed for autonomous long-endurance undersea maritime domain awareness (MDA). This innovative...
Kawasaki Heavy Industries is collaborating with Airbus to develop anti-submarine drones, aimed at enhancing Japan's maritime defense capabilities. This partnership, announced on June 26, 2026, will focus on equipping the existing Eurodrone with advanced maritime surveillance technology provided by K...
A new generation of autonomous underwater drones has been developed to detect and neutralize naval mines, marking a significant advancement in maritime security technology. This innovation was unveiled at a recent defense technology conference held in Washington, D.C., where experts gathered to disc...
HII, a prominent player in unmanned and autonomous maritime platforms, has secured a contract from the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to develop a submarine Torpedo Tube Launch and Recovery (TTLR) system. This innovative system aims to autonomously deploy and recover HII’s REMUS unmanned underwater v...
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