Blueye Robotics to Deliver ROVs to the Netherlands Royal Navy
Blueye Robotics, together with local partner RVI Tools, has secured a major international contract to supply underwater remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to the Netherlands Royal Navy.The ROV systems will be delivered with advanced capabilities tailored for military engineers and mine countermeasure (MCM) teams.The awarded contract highlights the increasing demand for compact, user-friendly underwater systems to support complex military operations in inshore and coastal environments. The ROV will be used in a wide range of mission profiles including:Diving operations: supporting reconnaissance,
Robosys Wins Contract For USV Integrated Maritime Autonomy Solution
solution for an ASV C-Enduro USV.Robosys will provide its VOYAGER AI Autonomous Navigation System (ANS) to the University, to seamlessly operate a C-Enduro Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV).The C-Enduro USV, named 'Bauza,' undertakes hydrographic and oceanographic surveying and training. The Royal Navy has awarded the University of Plymouth a contract to supply the USV, which will be integrated with Robosys' VOYAGER AI software, enabling it to efficiently, intelligently, and safely perform over-the-horizon data gathering operations.Robosys Automation’s VOYAGER AI Autonomous Navigation
Captain Ahmed Al Badi receives 2025 Alexander Dalrymple Award
Captain Ahmed Al Badi.Captain Ahmed’s vision is for ONHO to benefit all Omanis, growing the team by employing several civilian Omani personnel and enabling the careers of female hydrographers to flourish. In his current position, Captain Ahmed represents the National Hydrographic and Royal Navy of Oman, across several Omani Ministries. As a result, the importance of hydrography for economic and social growth and sustainability is continually highlighted within the framework of the Oman Vision 2040. The Alexander Dalrymple Award has been presented annually since 2006 by the UK Hydrographi
Lloyd’s Register Secures In-Service Submarine Contract to Support UK MOD
in its naval assurance services, having secured a 12-month in-service submarine support contract from the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) through the Aurora Framework.Under the new contract, LR will provide experienced surveyors to His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde, providing expert support to the Royal Navy’s submarines. In parallel, LR will offer technical consultancy from MOD Abbey Wood, delivering strategic advice. This dual-location presence ensures responsive, on-the-ground service backed by technical expertise.This contract reflects several years of sustained collaboration between LR and
Quantum Sensing Beats GPS-Denied Navigational Challenges
is being turned into an advantage for GPS-denied navigation.A new quantum sensing technology from Australia-based Q-CTRL has most recently caught the interest of Lockheed Martin and the US Defense Innovation Unit, but the company is already working with the Australian Department of Defence, the UK Royal Navy, the US Department of Defense and Airbus.These agencies are interested in a quantum-sensing-based navigation system, because amidst growing international conflict, GPS denial is being increasingly used as a weapon of both traditional warfare and non-traditional economic sabotage.“China and
NOC and Royal Navy Renew MOU on Underwater Systems
The UK's National Oceanography Centre (NOC) has renewed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Royal Navy, reinforcing a long-standing partnership in marine science and technology. The MOU, which includes collaboration with the Defense Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), the Ministry of Defense (MOD)’s science and technology organization, underscores a shared commitment to fostering innovation and advances in autonomous and robotic underwater systems.With expertise from NOC Innovations, the applied research and commercialization arm of NOC, the agreement will help enhance
New Royal Navy USV to Neutralize Mines
The Royal Navy now has taken delivery of a 12m uncrewed surface vessel (USV), called Ariadne, that will be used to detect mines.This advanced technology is expected to increase operational tempo, and it eliminates the needs for sailors to enter mine danger areas.Royal Navy Motor Boat (RNMB) Ariadne can be deployed from a harbor or mother ship to scour the seabed for mines, using Thales Towed Synthetic Aperture Multiviews systems.The vessel can operate either fully autonomously or remote-controlled by operations in the portable remote command center.Fitted with AI automatic target recognition, Ariadne
Babcock Hires KDC Veolia to Assist with UK’s Nuclear Submarine Dismantling
to be fully dismantled and disposed of. The project is expected to lead the way, providing a proven approach for recycling of the current UK decommissioned fleet of submarines.The submarine remains on track to be dismantled by 2026, ahead of the wider program to fully dismantle all decommissioned Royal Navy submarines, which will free up space and capacity that can be used in delivery of programs enabling submarine availability.“This is a world first. We are bringing together our experience of supporting the entire UK submarine fleet, our nuclear expertise and our ability to bring the best of
SeeByte Wins Deal to Continue UK Mine Hunting Capability Program Support
a three-year contract by Defense Equipment & Support (DE&S), part of the UK Ministry of Defense, to provide its suite of C2, mission-level autonomy, target recognition, support, and development services to the Mine Hunting Capability (MHC) Delivery Team and related programs in support of the Royal Navy.The contract has a three-year initial term with options to extend the duration up to two additional years. The base contract award is £2.4 million with the potential for future flexible tasking orders up to a maximum of £50 million over the full contract term.This multi-year award directly
August 2025
