SubSea Craft, NSI Demonstrate Autonomous Systems in Maritime Exercise
U.S.-based Naval Systems, Inc. (in partnership with Dragonfish Technical Solutions, LLC) (NSI/DF) and U.K.-based SubSea Craft successfully demonstrated an integrated suite of advanced unmanned maritime systems during a multinational maritime exercise conducted October 5–8 off the coast of California. At the request of the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research & Engineering (OUSW(R&E)) exercise personnel, SubSea Craft and NSI/DF combined their autonomous systems to deliver an integrated demonstration capability, pairing SubSea Craft's MARS Unmanned Surface Vehicle
Modernizing Dredging Procurement: Building on American Capacity and Competition
, and the movement of goods throughout the country.The Dredging Contractors of America (DCA) supports the Corps’ goals of improving project delivery, coordinating schedules, reducing unnecessary costs, and maintaining reliable navigation channels.As the Corps develops its Dredging Evolution for Enterprise Production (DEEP) initiative and proposed Enterprise Dredging Delivery Center (EDDC), decisions about project groupings, competition, and contractor participation will shape the American dredging industrial base for years.DCA has addressed these issues with Corps leadership through meetings
Eco Wave Power Advances AI Digital Twin for Wave Energy Systems
Eco Wave Power has completed the first phase of an AI-powered digital twin development program with Germany-based AI engineering, aimed at improving the prediction and optimization of wave energy system performance.The initial phase involved creating a physics-based digital model of interactions between ocean waves and Eco Wave Power's proprietary floaters.The work included simulations of wave loading, floater movements, structural forces and potential electricity generation under varying sea conditions, alongside initial machine-learning capabilities for forecasting energy output and structural
KONGSBERG Launches Two New Sonars, Expands AI Partnership with Viam
KONGSBERG has launched two new underwater surveillance sonars for maritime security and critical infrastructure protection, while expanding its collaboration with Viam to develop an AI-powered virtual sonar operator.The new Aegir17 and Aegir57N systems expand the company's Aegir SSA (Subsea Situational Awareness) family to three models, KONGSBERG said.The Aegir17 is a long-range, 360-degree sonar designed for larger maritime platforms, using a lower acoustic frequency and larger transducer to provide greater detection range and definition than the existing Aegir57.The Aegir57N is a compact matrix
Lander Lab Salutes Ocean Lander Suppliers
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CACI Hooks $145M US Navy Deal for Advanced Maritime Systems
National security technology company CACI International has secured a four-year task order worth up to $145 million to develop and integrate advanced maritime technologies for the U.S. Navy, including autonomous systems, maritime sensors and next-generation naval platforms.The contract, awarded to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD), will focus on developing technologies aimed at improving fleet readiness and operational flexibility.Under the agreement, CACI will conduct research, engineering, testing and rapid prototyping across multiple maritime platforms.The work
Inyanga's 30MW Tidal Project to Feature AI-Powered Marine Life Detection
HydroWing, the tidal energy division of Inyanga Marine Energy Group, has awarded Ecodetect a contract to provide AI-powered marine wildlife monitoring systems for its 30 MW tidal stream energy project at Morlais in Wales.The technology will use underwater cameras, sonar and artificial intelligence to detect marine wildlife interactions around offshore renewable energy infrastructure, allowing operators to respond to potential environmental risks in real time.Ecodetect's surface and seabed-mounted sensors will collect data that its AI systems will process to distinguish marine wildlife, including
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designs (aluminum, carbon fiber, composites); AUVs use cylindrical/torpedo pressure hulls (aluminum, titanium, composites) with hydrodynamic shells, ballast/trim systems, and flooded sections.PropulsionCombustion engines, electric motors, sails, solar, or buoyancy engines (gliders) with battery storage for energy conversion. Propellers, water jets, or thrusters for propulsion. Rudders, fins and thrusters (plus elevators for AUVs) for vectoring.Navigation & guidanceUSVs use GPS/GNSS, IMU, and DVL. AUVs lack underwater GPS, so rely on INS, DVL, depth sensors, acoustic positioning (USBL/LBL), and terrain-re
SubSea Craft Expands US Presence with GTS Partnership
SubSea Craft (SSC) continues to expand its U.S. presence through a collaboration with Global Technical Systems (GTS), enhancing its ability to manufacture, integrate and scale autonomous maritime systems for U.S. customers.The partnership combines SSC's expertise in autonomous maritime technology with GTS's engineering and manufacturing capabilities, enabling the scalable production of autonomous maritime systems while strengthening SSC's ability to deliver at pace, expanding technical expertise in Virginia Beach, and supporting a resilient US-based supply chain.As SSC continues to expand
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