NOAA, Northrop Grumman to Release Sonar Images of the USS Monitor Shipwreck Site
NOAA and Northrop Grumman will release the first-ever high definition sonar images of the USS Monitor shipwreck site during a media briefing on Saturday, March 7. The briefing will include presentations from members of the research team. Reporters will also have the opportunity to tour the Batten Conservation Complex, the primary conservation facility for artifacts recovered from the Monitor, including the revolving gun turret, Dahlgren guns, and steam engine. In September 2025, members of Northrop Grumman’s Technology for Conservation team, along with scientists from NOAA and Stantec
Kongsberg Discovery Launches HISAS2020 Synthetic Aperture Sonar
Kongsberg Discovery has launched the HISAS2020 synthetic aperture sonar.Previously available exclusively as part of integrated payloads on Kongsberg Discovery’s HUGIN AUV family, HISAS can now be implemented across any platform – including all relevant AUVs, USVs, ROVs and towed assets – delivering clear, centimeter-level resolution, robust system design for long-term reliability, and real-time data processing. The solution, suitable for an array of defence, energy and ocean science applications, will be officially showcased at Oceanology International in London in March.Speed and
Teledyne Marine Will Debut New Technologies at Oceanology International 2026
Teledyne Marine will showcase its latest sonar, navigation and autonomous marine technologies at Oceanology International 2026 (Oi26), taking place in London, March 10-12, 2026. The event will also serve as the platform for an exclusive new product launch, alongside the introduction of new integrated dual head multibeam systems designed to enhance survey efficiency, data quality and operational productivity.Full details of the new product will be revealed at stand F100, where visitors can discover how Teledyne Marine’s latest technologies are supporting evolving offshore, hydrographic and
Teledyne Marine Tests SeaBat Sonar at SeaSEC Harbor Challenge
Teledyne Marine has successfully demonstrated its advanced sonar technology during the SeaSEC Harbour Protection Challenge Day on February 2 in Gothenburg, Sweden – just ahead of its participation at Navy Tech & Seabed Defence 2026, where the company will also be exhibiting and delivering two expert speaker sessions. The live harbor protection exercise which focused on detecting and tracking underwater threats in port environments, served as a real‑world prelude to Teledyne Marine’s presence at the Navy Tech event (February 3-5, 2026).During the one-day harbor protection exercise
Coda Octopus Introduces ECHOSCOPE PIPE NANO Gen Series
Coda Octopus has introduced Echoscope PIPE NANO Gen Series, the AI-ready, ultra-compact family of real-time 3D volumetric imaging and perception sonars—purpose-built for underwater vehicles and robotic systems. The Nano Gen Series sonars are a shade bigger than smartphones.To further accelerate program adoption and integration, Coda Octopus has also introduced 4G USE Headless, their robotic integration software platform. With cross-platform support for Windows, Linux, and embedded ARM systems, it provides a real-time API and high-performance headless operation for rapid deployment across virtually
How Impact Subsea's ISS360 Series is Redefining Compact Sonar
Impact Subsea, a leader in subsea sensor technology, has continued to develop their ISS360 Imaging Sonar range.Since its debut in 2020, the ISS360 is a solution for ROV and AUV navigation and target identification, offering a replacement for legacy scanning sonar systems.A Five-Year Journey Launched in March 2020 as the world’s smallest scanning, imaging sonar, the ISS360, was designed to provide a step-change in capability for the underwater vehicle market.The ISS360 Imaging Sonar has undergone development, evolving from the world’s most compact, scanning sonar into a high-definition
FarSounder Awarded Manufacturing Innovation Voucher to Advance AI‑Based Sonar Capabilities
FarSounder, a leader in 3D Forward Looking Sonar technology, has been awarded a Manufacturing Innovation Voucher by the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation. The award will support advanced research and development focused on integrating automatic target recognition into FarSounder’s end‑user sonar software.Under the Innovation Voucher program, FarSounder will build on an existing proof‑of‑concept to bring machine‑learning target recognition into a fully integrated software prototype. This work will introduce automated classification of key sonar targets, focusing on seafloor features, wake‑related
Thales Introduces New Sonar 76Nano for the Underwater Battle Space
Thales has introduced the prototype of Sonar 76Nano, a miniaturized acoustic detection system intended to redefine maritime security for the UK, NATO, and their allies. Building on the world-class legacy of the renowned Sonar 2076, the Sonar 76Nano directly supports the UK Government’s Strategic Defence Review and Defence Industrial Strategy ambitions to strengthen national security and UK industrial capability.Thanks to its modular and flexible design, Sonar 76Nano can be deployed onboard a wider range of uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUV) and seabed monitoring systems rather than being limited
NORBIT Introduces WINGHEAD X Sonar
Building on the success of its WINGHEAD sonar platform, NORBIT has introduced the latest addition to its multibeam WINGHEAD X.The WINGHEAD X multibeam sonar delivers 0.5° beamwidth resolution and combines all the features of the WINGHEAD series into one adaptable system. Built on NORBIT’s innovative modular platform, it offers complete operational flexibility, allowing users to configure their sonar to meet specific survey applications and hydrographic requirements.The company offers Long Range or Standard configurations, Integrated GNSS/INS or Non-Integrated options, and software features
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