Teledyne, M Subs Announce Strategic Collaboration for Naval Opportunities
the complementary expertise of both organizations to develop and execute business opportunities related to the UK Royal Navy and other international naval programs. The collaboration will focus on integrating advanced technologies, including vehicle platforms, autonomy systems, sonars, acoustic communications, cameras, lighting, and subsea connectors, to deliver solutions for maritime operations.Efforts are already underway on cooperation with Teledyne SeaBat multibeam sonars successfully integrated and demonstrated on Zero USV platforms at REPMUS 2025. In addition, work has commenced on the deployment
Rising expectations: A deep dive on underwater vehicles
and lifecycle expectations.”UsabilityUser experience holds enormous weight for customers shopping for underwater vehicles. Systems need to be efficient, customizable and ultimately useful for the desired work.“Customers want systems that can handle uncertainty, operate with limited communications, and integrate smoothly into broader maritime forces that include crewed ships, aircraft and other unmanned platforms,” said Fotheringham. “They're also looking for reduced operator burden.”“We’re also seeing strong demand for smaller, more portable platforms
EdgeTech Introduces the Trace Side Scan Sonar for Micro-UUV, ROV, USV
customized vehicle-specific arrays. The system is ideal for shallow water survey applications, providing an excellent combination for range and resolution. With an average power draw of only 7-10W the 12-24 v DC system has been optimized for size, power and weight. Integrators can choose RS232 communications for navigation devices and other sensors. External triggering is also available. The Trace system has an ethernet interface to connect to the host platform and comes with a common EdgeTech command and control interface. EdgeTech’s sonar data is streamed from the Trace system for storage
Argentina Accedes Cape Town Agreement, Entry into Force February 2027
in their ports to verify compliance with the 2012 Cape Town Agreement requirements. These cover the design, construction, equipment and inspection of fishing vessels, as well as vessel stability and seaworthiness, machinery and electrical installations, life-saving appliances, fire protection and communications equipment. Beyond safety, the Agreement is also expected to support the reduction of marine plastic pollution from abandoned or lost fishing gear. Four pillars for fishing vessel safety The 2012 Cape Town Agreement is the culmination of decades of work by IMO, building on earlier internation
Retiring the R/V Endeavor: Celebrating a Lifetime of Accomplishments and Memories
capability wise, if you stepped on Endeavor today, after 50 years of service, you would never know that it's a 50-year-old ship. We worked very hard to keep it up to date. We're constantly installing new equipment. In the last five or six years, there's been huge advances in satellite communications and cybersecurity, and we're a leader in that regard," Gruebel added.New era, new DawnAs Endeavor heads into retirement, URI is planning for its new vessel, R/V Narragansett Dawn, which at time of writing is under construction in Houma, Louisiana, and will be delivered in March 2026
Taking Quantum Logic to the Edge
real-time maritime awareness, prediction, and targeting with unmatched precision—globally, continuously, and in context.MADEN™ (Maritime Autonomous Distributed Edge Network) — a resilient, distributed edge intelligence network developed from years of operational ocean sensing and communications experience. MADEN extends sensing, communications, navigation and analytics across vast maritime environments, above and below the waterline, even in remote or GPS-degraded regions.Together, MIST and MADEN form a unified maritime intelligence stack that supports a rapidly expanding set of high-value
New Year, New Gear: Threats, Modularity, and Agility to Drive Subsea Defense in 2026
unmanned surface vessels (USVs) capable of being fielded quickly and at scale. Under the Modular Attack Surface Craft (MASC) initiative, which consolidated the Navy’s Large and Medium USV programs, USVs are envisioned as standardized carriers for containerized payloads, including sensors, communications systems, electronic warfare equipment, and weapons. In 2026, containerization is likely to further solidify its role as a risk-reduction mechanism for naval procurement and force structure, with interest expanding into modular ASW, minelaying, MCM, and CUI defense systems. Industry players such
NYK Invests in USV Startup Oceanic Constellations
, aims to establish a mass-production framework for USVs within the next few years. The large-scale production and social implementation of USVs will enable the creation of new marine infrastructure that contributes to addressing societal challenges such as ocean surveillance, disaster prevention, and communications, thereby enhancing the competitiveness of the entire maritime industry.In addition to its USV technologies, OC possesses strong capabilities in integrated environmental simulation technologies that realistically reproduce the marine environment, essential for USV operations. These technologies
NUWC Division Newport Looks to Build Partnerships, Hosts Rhode Island Commerce Officials
the roughly 300 UTIC member organizations, 20 are located in Rhode Island.Partnerships will be key as Division Newport embarks on its 10-year strategic vision that centers on closing kill chains by advancing defined Capability Focus Areas (CFAs). These areas include subsea and seabed warfare, assured communications and undersea robotic and autonomous systems.As the Department of War drives reforms within its acquisition process, a move aimed at prioritizing speed and flexibility in technology delivery, Division Newport leadership understands the importance of collaboration to meet its goals and visions
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