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Teledyne Marine RESON Celebrates 50 Years

seabed imaging clarity. RESON hydrophones are used in demanding commercial and defense applications, with many units still in active service more than three decades after installation.A hallmark of RESON is its fully integrated headquarters in Denmark, where research and development, production, software development and service are all housed under one roof. This structure provides continuity, craftsmanship, and technical depth, supported by a highly experienced team, many of whom have been with the company for decades.Since becoming part of Teledyne Technologies in 2013, RESON has expanded its offering

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NYK Invests in USV Startup Oceanic Constellations

feasibility and improve accuracy in developing an offshore recovery system for reusable rockets, a project for which NYK has been selected under the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (JAXA) Space Strategy Fund initiative.In December 2025, NYK concluded a service agreement with OC for software development of integrated simulations and scenario validation utilizing such simulations for the Space Strategy Fund initiative.Furthermore, in October 2025, Keihin Dock Co., Ltd., an NYK Group company, concluded a joint demonstration agreement with OC.  USV being assembled at Keihin Dock Co

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How Impact Subsea's ISS360 Series is Redefining Compact Sonar

.2022: High-Definition Clarity: The launch of the ISS360HD brought a 1° acoustic angular resolution and a 2.5mm range resolution, enabling operators to identify targets in zero-visibility conditions with unprecedented detail.2023: Seamless Integration: Direct GitHub access to an Open-Source Software Development Kit (SDK), allowing AUV developers to integrate the sonar directly into bespoke software packages.2024: Released Impact Subsea Signalling Scheme (IS³): To reduce interference between sonars operating in close proximity to each other.  This advanced signalling scheme makes use of

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Xsens Upgrades IMUs With Heave Feature For Wave Motion Compensation

is available for download immediately as a firmware update for existing Xsens Sirius and Xsens Avior units in the field, with no hardware modifications required. All new units ship with the feature integrated. Heave output is enabled with a single setting in the MT Manager software or the Xsens Software Development Kit (SDK). Xsens Avior is a compact OEM module for embedded system designs, while Xsens Sirius is a standalone MRU in a rugged IP68 housing for harsh environments. It meets MIL-STD-202 requirements. Both products support RS-422, CAN, and UART interfaces. Development kits are available

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Skana Robotics Expands its Autonomous Fleet with "Alligator" Amphibious Vessel

system, enabling coordinated, cross-domain missions. Skana’s earlier vessels, The Bullshark and Stingray, represent what drones did for air power: software-defined systems that can be deployed by the hundreds or thousands to extend naval presence and resilience. At the core of the software development are SeaSphere, a resource allocation and mission-planning engine, and Vera, a proprietary execution layer that enables distributed command, autonomous teaming, and real-time adaptation.The Bullshark is a tactical ASV designed for multiple missions, including ISR and interdiction. It features

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HII and Shield AI Partner on Autonomy for ROMULUS USVs

the first major test of their integrated autonomy solution aboard HII’s ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel (USV).The three-day test, conducted in late October in Virginia Beach, Virginia, integrated Shield AI’s combat-proven Hivemind autonomy software, using the Hivemind Enterprise software development kit (SDK), with HII’s Odyssey autonomy suite onboard a ROMULUS 20 USV.The test also marked the first maritime deployment of Hivemind, which enables AI-powered mission autonomy across domains.The milestone was achieved less than six weeks after the companies announced their partnership

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Acteon’s UTEC Nets Structural Monitoring Deal for Polish Baltica 2 OW Farm

and acceleration, corrosion and anode efficiency.This data will be integrated in real-time through Acteon’s proprietary NX2 digital platform, to provide the client with a seamless and synchronous journey from sensor to desktop.Acteon will execute the project-based systems integration and software development at their Technology Centre in Wokingham, UK. Installation will take place in construction yards in Poland and other European locations.“The Baltica 2 contract is another significant testament to our capabilities to support the global offshore energy industry. We are proud to be leading

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USVs Getting Smarter, Faster and More Flexible

series holds over a dozen demonstrations each year between June and September and provides a controlled environment for businesses to conduct field experiments.NODA AI Inc. and its autonomy software, known as URZA, were at the center of most of the demonstrations. Based out of Austin, Texas, the software development company put its program through a contested logistics resupply scenario that incorporated eight systems across five other vendors. URZA served as a connective tissue between a variety of drones that allowed them to communicate with each other.Flying overhead was Darkhive’s autonomous

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Xsens Announces New OEM Inertial Measurement Unit

values for roll and pitch, and unreferenced yaw dataAttitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS), providing accurate, calibrated roll and pitch values, and heading data referenced to true NorthThe Xsens Avior is available in a ready-to-use hardware development kit, and is supplied with free software development kits supporting the C#/C++, Python, ROS 1 and ROS 2 and Matlab environments, as well as full documentation and step-by-step guides to design integration.Key product specifications:Typical power consumption: <0.5WMaximum output data rate: 400HzGyroscope full range: ±300°/sAccelerometer

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