Blue Ops to Bring Uncrewed Maritime Systems to FAU Harbor Branch
Florida Atlantic University and Blue Ops, a maritime division of Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (RCAT), have established a strategic partnership that will bring the company’s uncrewed maritime systems operations to FAU’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute in Fort Pierce, creating a hub for research, development, testing, training and collaboration in ocean technology, autonomous systems and national defense.The partnership brings together complementary capabilities in a setting uniquely suited to maritime technology development. FAU Harbor Branch is a secure, 144-acre, deep-water port and
Saronic, Samsung Heavy Industries Collaborate on Autonomous Marine Systems
Saronic and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of autonomy-capable maritime systems and technologies to strengthen America’s shipbuilding industrial base. Through this partnership, the companies will harness technology and expertise to build the maritime industrial capacity and workforce needed to deliver on American and allied shipbuilding needs, both today and into the future.The companies unveiled the partnership at the launch of the Korea–U.S. Shipbuilding Partnership Center (KUSPC) in Washington, D.C., a new organization
GABLER, FLANQ Complete Successful Sea Acceptance Test for USV
of their jointly developed Torpedo-Tube-Launched Uncrewed Surface Vessel (TTL USV) capability demonstrator.The demonstrator vehicle, named Ranger, combines GABLER's experience in mission-critical submarine components and defense manufacturing with FLANQ's capabilities in autonomous maritime systems, mission software, AI-enabled autonomy and open capability architectures.Launched from a standard 21-inch submarine torpedo tube, the Ranger TTL USV is designed to autonomously surface and undertake covert intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions. The 4.5-meter platform features
MARTAC Expands Across Western USA With Opening of San Diego Innovation Center
of MARTAC’s autonomous vessels, customer training and mission planning and collaborative development with defense and industry partners. The facility is expected to create new jobs in the San Diego area and further cement MARTAC’s position as a leader in the rapidly growing unmanned maritime systems market.MARTAC’s facility expansion comes at a time of accelerating demand for autonomous maritime capabilities. The U.S. Navy has outlined plans to significantly grow its fleet to include a substantial number of uncrewed vessels, and MARTAC’s combat-proven platforms—including
U.S. Navy Selects HII USV to Advance to At-Sea Testing
milestone that reflects HII’s longstanding track record for delivering mission-ready autonomous capabilities that support the U.S. Navy’s evolving operational requirements.“At the core of the ROMULUS USV is HII’s extensive experience as a global leader in autonomous unmanned maritime systems, combined with HII’s Odyssey Autonomous Control Solutions, a proven autonomy software suite and a key differentiator of our solution. Demonstrated across programs supporting the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard, and allied partners, Odyssey enables intuitive command and control
MARTAC, Mystic Powerboats to Expand ASV Production Capacity
company is finalizing that will support a expansion of its co-production framework. The distributed production model strengthens MARTAC’s ability to meet operational demand by increasing surge capacity, diversifying the supply chain, and accelerating delivery timelines.Demand for autonomous maritime systems is accelerating as defense and national security organizations expand their use of autonomous capabilities in distributed maritime operations, maritime domain awareness, logistics support and force protection. MARTAC’s family of USVs, including the Devil Ray and MANTAS platforms, has been
Davie and Kraken Team Up on Autonomous Vessels
Technology Group have announced a strategic collaboration to establish Canadian production, integration and development of Kraken’s autonomous solutions.Davie will provide Canadian capacity and capability to produce, integrate and develop Kraken’s uncrewed surface vessels and autonomous maritime systems.The announcement comes as Western governments increasingly prioritise autonomous and AI-enabled maritime capabilities as part of wider efforts to strengthen sovereign industrial capacity and accelerate naval modernisation.Philip Burns-O’Brien, Senior Vice-President Commercial Development
Saronic, Lloyd’s Register Partner on Maritime Autonomy Standards
U.S. autonomous vessel developer Saronic has entered a strategic partnership with Lloyd’s Register (LR) to support the safe deployment of autonomous maritime systems in the United Kingdom, Europe and Australia.The companies said the collaboration would focus on advancing technical standards, regulatory guidance and classification pathways for autonomous surface vessels.Saronic said it would pursue classification activities for its autonomous vessels with LR as part of the agreement. The partnership will also involve engagement with regulators and authorities to support the development of emerging
Australia Begins First Live S‑100 Bridge Trial
— to be displayed together on a ship’s bridge, supporting more informed navigational decision‑making than traditional static charts.The trial is being led by the Australian Hydrographic Office (AHO) in collaboration with Carnival Cruise Lines, ocean data specialist Tidetech and OSI Maritime Systems (ECDIS software provider).Two Carnival cruise ships calling regularly at Sydney are participating in the trial, which places live S‑100‑based data products directly onto the bridge during normal operations in one of Australia’s busiest and most constrained ports.The data being tested includes
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