Australia Rolls Out Southern Hemisphere’s First 3D-Printed Drone Boat for Defense Ops
West Australian firm Hyperion Systems has launched what it describes as the southern hemisphere’s first 3D-printed unmanned surface vessel, the ASTRA 460, at a defense and security expo in Perth.
US Marine Corps Receives ROMULUS-25 Drone Boats From HII, MetalCraft
HII and UK-based MetalCraft Marine have delivered and trialed two ROMULUS-25 unmanned surface vessels for the US Marine Corps.
US Navy Unveils 30-Year ‘Golden Fleet’ Modernization Plan to Reach 450+ Ships
The US Navy has released a three-decade shipbuilding plan aimed at expanding its fleet beyond 450 vessels in the early 2030s while overhauling acquisition practices and rebuilding the maritime industrial base.
US Coast Guard Expands Maritime Surveillance With Saildrone Voyager Fleet
Saildrone is deploying 16 Voyager uncrewed surface vessels to support US Coast Guard in the Great Lakes and along the Northeast coast.
Shield AI Brings Hivemind to Taiwan’s Thunder Tiger Uncrewed Systems
Shield AI is set to integrate its Hivemind AI-driven autonomy software into Taiwan-based Thunder Tiger's portfolio of uncrewed systems.
Textron to Supply US Navy With Tsunami Drone Boats
The US Defense Innovation Unit has contracted Textron Systems to provide its proprietary Tsunami unmanned surface vessels for the US Navy.
New 38-Meter MUSV for US Military to Feature AI-Driven Autonomy
A push to strengthen maritime autonomy in defense is taking shape in the US, as Hanwha Defense USA and Magnet Defense partner to develop a medium uncrewed surface vessel.
One Operator, Multiple Platforms: US Firms Create Unified Control for Air, Sea Systems
Leidos and Havoc are advancing autonomous operations by developing a capability that enables a single operator to coordinate and control multiple platforms in contested environments.
EOS Pushes R400 Remote Weapon Into Maritime Role With ‘Chaser’ USV
EOS Defense Systems has offered a first look at how its R400 remote weapon system could operate at sea, unveiling its maiden integration into an unmanned surface vessel.
Anduril, Kraken Team Up on Scalable Unmanned Surface Vessels for US Navy
Anduril Industries has partnered with Kraken Technology Group to provide the US Navy with a family of small unmanned surface vessels.
US-Made ‘Comet’ USV Packs Dual-Missile Punch for Naval Air Defense
An unmanned surface vessel is emerging as a new airspace protector at sea, equipped with a dual-missile system designed to take on aerial threats ranging from drones to helicopters.
Starlink Glitch Leaves US Navy Drone Boats Drifting: Report
A global outage in Elon Musk’s Starlink network disrupted US Navy drone tests, cutting communications and leaving approximately two dozen unmanned surface vessels adrift off California for nearly an hour.
Rheinmetall, Kraken Move K3 Scout Unmanned Vessel Into Serial Production
Rheinmetall started serial production of the Kraken K3 Scout unmanned surface vessel designed for both military and civilian maritime use.
US Navy Speeds Up ‘Golden Fleet’ Push, Axes MUSV Prototype Effort
The US Navy is pivoting from a prototyping program to a faster procurement model for medium unmanned surface vessels (MUSVs), aiming to rapidly integrate autonomous boats into its "Golden Fleet" initiative.
HII to Open Romulus USV Production Hub in Louisiana
HII has unveiled a plan to establish a new assembly center in Louisiana to support the manufacture of its Romulus unmanned surface vessel family.
New Zealand Rolls Out Jet-Powered USV With All-Electric Powertrain
New Zealand is expanding its naval capabilities with WHAI, an all-electric, jet-powered unmanned surface vessel designed for near-silent operation and a reduced thermal signature.
Japan’s Terra Drone Enters Defense Market With US Hub, Global Push
Japan-based Terra Drone has outlined a phased expansion into key defense markets, including plans to establish a US-based subsidiary.
UK Mulls Sending Minehunter Drones to Strait of Hormuz
The UK is considering deploying minehunting unmanned surface vessels to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz as tensions disrupt a vital global oil route.
Ears Under Seabeds: Saildrone’s New Profiler Allows USVs to ‘Hear’ More Underwater
Saildrone has given its unmanned surface vehicles a new kind of “hearing,” letting them detect echoes from layers buried beneath the seabed.
Teledyne Marine, MSubs Eye UK Navy’s Maritime Autonomous Systems Efforts
Florida-based Teledyne Marine and MSubs in Devon have signed a memorandum of understanding to pursue joint autonomous system opportunities with the UK Royal Navy.
US Navy Plans Separate Commander for Robotic Autonomous Systems
The US Navy is planning to activate a dedicated commander for robotic autonomous systems as it pushes to integrate modern unmanned vessels across the fleet.
Turkey’s ULAQ Global to Localize Drone Boat Production in Saudi Arabia
Turkish defense firm ULAQ Global Autonomous Systems has signed a deal with Saudi Arabia to jointly develop and produce unmanned surface vessels in the kingdom.
Red Cat Reveals Next-Gen Multi-Role USV With Stand-Off Strikes
US firm Red Cat Holdings is stepping up its maritime autonomy push with the V7, an expeditionary unmanned surface vessel built for long-range kinetic engagements.
UK Ends ‘Project Lily’ Survey Drone Ship Project
The UK has suspended the acquisition of an unmanned surface vessel intended to support international maritime survey missions under “Project Lily.”
