Fincantieri, WSense Partner on Underwater Monitoring Systems
and subsea systems with WSense’s specialized expertise in underwater wireless networks and sensing technologies.The collaboration also supports the broader development of wireless subsea communications, a foundational capability for emerging applications such as persistent seabed monitoring, autonomous systems coordination, and the growing Internet of Underwater Things (IoUT) ecosyste
Teledyne Demonstrates Autonomous Systems for Anti-Submarine Warfare in the North Atlantic
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announced that, from January 17 through January 22, it conducted an Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) demonstration in Icelandic waters using its autonomous underwater vehicles, including the Slocum Sentinel Glider with a 60-meter-long passive acoustic towed array, the Slocum G3 Glider with integrated Teledyne Benthos acoustic communications, and two Advanced Profiling Explorer (APEX) floats fitted with ambient noise Passive Acoustic MonitoringSeveral NATO members were in attendance to witness the trials which were conducted from the Teledyne Gavia facility located in
Robotics Essential to Coral Reef Preservation Efforts
recent advances including combining passive acoustic mapping with visual habitat classification onboard AUVs to provide multi-modal coral reef surveys. Current AI and machine learning developments additionally enable real-time data analysis and improved imaging techniques.Developments in autonomous systems, including the integration of AUVs with autonomous surface vehicles offer exciting possibilities for multi-platform operations, they say, with recent technological advancements including centimeter-scale coral-monitoring robots that can access narrow coral reef crevices that are inaccessible
James Fisher Backs US Autonomous Vessel Firm Ocean Aero
surface to collect and transmit data remotely. The platform is used for marine monitoring and subsea data collection across offshore energy and defense applications.James Fisher said the investment aligns with its dual-use strategy across energy and defense, expanding its access to next-generation autonomous systems and strengthening its position in marine monitoring and subsea intervention markets.“The Ocean Aero team and technology are both incredibly impressive – and we are delighted to support their international expansion through the James Fisher global network of customers. Ocean Aero&rsquo
AeroVironment Launches Mission Specialist Wraith UUV
AeroVironment Inc., a leading provider of all domain autonomous systems, announced the launch of the Mission Specialist Wraith, the newest addition to the Mission Specialist Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) series developed by its wholly owned subsidiary, VideoRay. Designed for demanding subsea operations, Wraith delivers a new level of agility, power, and control in a compact, expeditionary-ready platform.Engineered for extreme agility and precision in challenging subsea environments, Wraith delivers true six-degree-of-freedom maneuverability through 10 vectored thrusters, allowing it to hold any
Advanced Navigation Appoints New APAC Head to Drive PNT Solutions
Advanced Navigation, a leader in navigation and autonomous systems, has announced the appointment of Michelle Toscan as Head of APAC Sales. This move, following a year of doubled growth for the company, is a direct response to the critical and escalating threat of GPS interference. Toscan’s expertise will be important, as assured, GPS-independent autonomy is rapidly shifting from a strategic advantage to a baseline for commercial activity and national security. She is tasked with accelerating the delivery of Advanced Navigation’s dual-use Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT)
Advanced Navigation Appoints New APAC Head
Advanced Navigation, a world leader in navigation and autonomous systems, has announced the appointment of Michelle Toscan as Head of APAC.This move, following a year of doubled growth for the company, is a direct response to the critical and escalating threat of GPS interference.Toscan’s expertise will be instrumental as assured, GPS-independent autonomy is rapidly shifting from a strategic advantage to a baseline for commercial activity and national security. She is tasked with accelerating the delivery of Advanced Navigation’s dual-use, resilient Positioning, Navigation, and Timing
AI Goes Subsea: Autonomous Welding Robot Debut
of MARIOW’s most significant advances lies in how the system determines where—and how—to weld. A stereo camera system developed by Fraunhofer IGD provides high-resolution imagery directly at the welding torch. Using this visual data, AI models developed by the Laboratory for Autonomous Systems at TH Köln autonomously identify weld joints, as well as their start and end points.Once the joint geometry is recognized, the AI calculates the optimal welding path, adjusting robot motion accordingly. This capability enables consistent weld quality even when visibility is poor&mdash
Vatn Systems Acquires Crewless Marine
brings experience in torpedo acoustic systems, hydrophone manufacturing, and real-time signal processing. The acquisition strengthens Vatn's strategy to vertically integrate its tech stack to control critical technologies, reduce supply chain dependencies, and accelerate development cycles for autonomous systems. Additionally, Crewless is executing on a Navy SBIR for "AI/ML Multi-Sensor/Multi-Target Localization."As part of the transaction, Crewless Marine co-founder Steve Bordonaro, PhD, will join Vatn as Chief Engineer for Systems, and co-founder Philip Caspers, PhD, will join as Director
December 2025
