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Elbit Systems, based in Israel, has acquired International Submarine Engineering (ISE), a Vancouver-based company specializing in autonomous underwater systems. This acquisition, announced on Tuesday, marks Elbit's strategic expansion into the underwater autonomous systems sector, enhancing its posi...
Taiwan has entered into a partnership with U.S. defense startup Vatn Systems to develop autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) aimed at enhancing maritime surveillance and defense capabilities. The agreement, signed with the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST), focuses on...
JFD Australia has secured a four-year extension of its contract with the Department of Defence, ensuring the continued provision of submarine rescue systems to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). This partnership, which has been in place since 2009, underscores the importance of maintaining a critical...
Northrop Grumman has developed an advanced navigation system specifically designed for US Navy ships and submarines. This new system is expected to enhance operational capabilities and improve the safety and efficiency of naval missions. The integration of this technology is crucial as the Navy cont...
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...
Rescue operations in underground environments, such as stations, tunnels, or mines, present significant challenges for emergency teams, particularly when technical infrastructure has been compromised by explosions or fires. The absence of mobile phone signals, electricity, and Wi-Fi, coupled with sm...
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...
Babcock International Group and HII have entered into a memorandum of understanding to integrate HII’s REMUS unmanned underwater vehicles with Babcock’s advanced submarine Weapon Handling and Launch Systems. This collaboration aims to enhance the autonomous launch and recovery capabilities of UUVs t...
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