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Sonardyne, a Kraken Robotics company, has broadened its SPRINT-Nav technology into a comprehensive family of underwater navigation systems designed for various marine robots. This expansion allows for improved performance in smaller vehicles and extends the operational range of larger platforms, ens...
KONGSBERG has launched the Aegir SSA (Subsea Situational Awareness), a new family of sonars aimed at improving maritime security and navigation. Unveiled at ONS 2026 in Stavanger, the Aegir range is designed to provide continuous underwater awareness for ports, critical infrastructure, and offshore...
The U.S. Navy's Exercise Lanternfish 26 showcased the capabilities of ThayerMahan's ShorePicket and Outpost systems in detecting unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs). These systems successfully tracked UUVs ranging from six inches to extra-large sizes, highlighting the importance of distributed acous...
Sonardyne is providing underwater positioning technology for the GIANT climate science mission, which aims to gather data on Greenland's glaciers. The mission will utilize a fleet of autonomous vehicles, including the RRS Sir David Attenborough and various AUVs, to operate in extreme environments an...
Sonardyne, a Kraken Robotics company, has started baseline environmental and passive seismic monitoring at the Endurance CO₂ store in the Southern North Sea. On behalf of the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP), it deployed six seabed lander systems about 150 km off Teesside. The deployment compris...
The Navy is advancing its find, fix, and finish kill chain through the implementation of remote mine hunting technologies. This innovative approach leverages autonomy, artificial intelligence, and advanced sonar systems to effectively locate and neutralize underwater mines, significantly improving o...
Ocius Technology has finalized agreements to incorporate advanced sonar systems from ThayerMahan and Thales Australia into its fleet of Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessels (USVs). The integration includes retractable thin-line acoustic arrays aimed at enhancing intelligence, surveillance, and reconn...
Ultra Maritime demonstrated a new underwater surveillance system during the U.S. Navy’s 2026 Lanternfish exercise. The system integrates the Sea Spear passive sonar with the SSQ-125B active sonobuoy to enhance detection capabilities for unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs). This combination allows fo...
Remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs) face significant challenges when navigating cloudy and turbulent waters, as sediment disturbance can severely impair visibility for onboard cameras. This issue arises when ROVs settle on the seafloor or dig through sand beds, leading to the creation of se...
The Ocean Exploration Trust (OET) launched its Exploration Vessel (E/V) Nautilus today for the inaugural expedition of 2026, marking a significant advancement in deep-sea exploration. This expedition, named Pacific Mapping (NA178), features the first operational deployment of the newly installed Kon...
Sonardyne, a specialist in underwater technology, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with AMOG, an international advanced engineering firm, to deliver a comprehensive subsea asset monitoring service aimed at offshore energy infrastructure operators. This collaboration seeks to enhance th...
Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute have developed an innovative ultrasound-based perception system for small drones, enabling them to navigate effectively in low-visibility environments such as dark areas or dense groves of trees. This technology, inspired by the echolocation abilities o...
A groundbreaking deep-sea neutrino detector is currently under construction, aimed at revolutionizing our understanding of the universe. This ambitious project, which is set to enhance scientific research significantly, will utilize advanced positioning technology provided by the underwater technolo...
Swedish innovator Njord Survey has selected Sonardyne's advanced navigation technology to enhance the capabilities of its ecoSUB Robotics autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). This collaboration aims to revolutionize subsea survey operations, making them more efficient and environmentally friendly....
Cellula Robotics, a prominent developer of autonomous subsea robotic systems, has selected Sonardyne's navigation and positioning technology for its long-range autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) platforms. This partnership aims to enhance the operational capabilities of Cellula's AUVs, allowing for...
Sonardyne has solidified its position as a leader in underwater navigation and positioning with a significant new order from Ashtead Technology, a global provider of subsea solutions. The order involves Sonardyne's advanced Fusion 2 platform and 6+ technology, which are expected to enhance operation...
Teledyne Marine showcased its cutting-edge sonar technology during the SeaSEC Harbour Protection Challenge Day held on February 2 in Gothenburg, Sweden. This live exercise focused on identifying and monitoring underwater threats in port environments, providing a practical demonstration of the compan...
Impact Subsea, a prominent player in subsea sensor technology, has announced significant advancements and global achievements related to its ISS360 Imaging Sonar range. This innovative technology, designed for underwater imaging, has gained traction in various international markets, showcasing the c...
Kraken Robotics has secured purchase orders worth approximately $12 million for its synthetic aperture sonar (SAS) and battery products. The orders, which include Kraken's KATFISH™ towed SAS spares and SeaPower™ batteries, have been placed by various organizations, notably Teledyne Marine, Terradept...
STAPEM Group, based in France, has selected Sonardyne’s Ranger 2 Ultra-Short BaseLine (USBL) technology as the permanent positioning solution for its offshore support vessel, the STAPEM Boreale. This upgrade, which took place recently, enhances the vessel's operational capabilities in Angola, a cruc...
Sonardyne's underwater positioning and tracking technology has been selected for integration into three new oceanographic research vessels, part of the National Science Foundation's Regional Class Research Vessel (RCRV) construction program. This decision underscores the NSF's commitment to advancin...
Kraken Robotics has reported a significant milestone at the recent Robotic Experimentation and Prototyping with Maritime Unmanned Systems (REPMUS) exercise held in Portugal, where a record number of participants utilized its synthetic aperture sonar (SAS) technology. The event featured seven interna...
Stema Systems, a specialist in underwater survey equipment rental, has made a significant investment by ordering its first units of Sonardyne technologies. This acquisition marks the beginning of what the company plans to be a substantial expansion of its equipment fleet. The decision to incorporate...
Sonardyne has been awarded a contract to provide baseline environmental monitoring services for the United Kingdom's inaugural offshore carbon capture and storage (CCS) site. This decision follows a competitive bidding process, highlighting Sonardyne's expertise in the field. The project aims to ens...
Kraken Robotics has secured over $3 million in new orders for its Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS) systems, which will be deployed on small and medium-class uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs). This development highlights the growing demand for advanced underwater technology among clients across the A...
Sonardyne International Ltd, a prominent marine technology firm located in Hampshire, has distinguished itself by receiving two prestigious King’s Awards for Enterprise in 2023. This achievement places Sonardyne among a select group of UK companies, as typically only a few organizations earn multipl...
Blue Abyss has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sonardyne International Ltd., a leading company in underwater navigation, positioning, and sensing technologies. This partnership aims to enhance the capabilities of Blue Abyss in the field of underwater exploration and technology develo...
Klein Marine Systems, a prominent player in sonar technology, has secured a contract to supply Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS) hardware to Saab Kockums AB, based in Linköping, Sweden. This partnership underscores Klein's commitment to advancing maritime surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. T...
Kraken Robotics Inc. is set to introduce a new synthetic aperture sonar (SAS) service aimed at the global offshore energy market. The company’s commercial services team will offer dedicated KATFISH towed SAS systems for rental, with availability commencing in July 2025. This initiative reflects Krak...
Klein Marine Systems, a prominent player in sonar technology, has announced the integration of the Exail Octans Nano OEM Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) as the standard navigation solution for its 5900 Side Scan Sonar (SSS). This strategic collaboration, revealed recently, is designed t...
Sonardyne, a prominent player in underwater technology, has unveiled a new echosounder feature for its Origin acoustic Doppler current profilers (ADCPs). This advancement, announced today, aims to significantly improve the collection of marine environmental data, allowing for more comprehensive insi...
Klein Marine Systems, a leading company in advanced sonar technology, has announced the acquisition of 20 high-resolution 900kHz side scan sonar systems from the French firm RTsys. This purchase, revealed today, is intended for integration into Klein's innovative micro autonomous underwater vehicle...
Sonardyne International Ltd has unveiled the SPRINT-Nav U, a groundbreaking hybrid acoustic-inertial navigator tailored for compact marine robotic platforms. This innovative device, recognized as the world's smallest of its kind, aims to enhance navigation capabilities in various underwater applicat...
Klein Marine Systems, a prominent player in sonar technology, has officially dedicated the “Klein Sonar Innovation Lab” at the John Olson Advanced Manufacturing Center at the University of New Hampshire (UNH). This event marks a significant step forward in the partnership between Klein Marine System...
Sonardyne, a prominent provider of innovative marine technology, has unveiled its latest shallow water dynamic positioning (DP) reference system. The announcement was made today, showcasing the company's commitment to enhancing marine operations. This new system is designed to improve the accuracy a...
Teledyne Marine has announced the integration of ClearSignal™, a leading biofouling protection coating, into its SeaBat and BlueView sonar equipment. This enhancement, revealed recently, aims to provide customers with durable and low-maintenance marine instrumentation, addressing the growing need fo...
Klein Marine Systems has successfully delivered its 5900 ultra-high-resolution sonar to the Korea Institute of Ocean Science & Technology (KIOST) as part of KIOST's initiative to enhance marine science and technology. The advanced sonar system will be utilized for seafloor topography surveys, aiding...
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