Swedish Defence Materiel Administration Orders Additional GAVIA AUV Systems
Teledyne Gavia, a leader in modular autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) systems and part of Teledyne Marine, announced that the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has placed a follow-on order for additional GAVIA Autonomous Underwater Vehicles and payload modules. This order builds on the successful delivery of the initial GAVIA systems to the Swedish Armed Forces in 2025. The agreement was signed during the Navy Tech Conference in Gothenburg, Sweden. The additional vehicles and payload modules will further expand mission capability and operational flexibility for the Swedish Armed
Teledyne Demonstrates Autonomous Systems for Anti-Submarine Warfare in the North Atlantic
acoustic towed array, the Slocum G3 Glider with integrated Teledyne Benthos acoustic communications, and two Advanced Profiling Explorer (APEX) floats fitted with ambient noise Passive Acoustic MonitoringSeveral NATO members were in attendance to witness the trials which were conducted from the Teledyne Gavia facility located in Kópavogur, Iceland. With assistance from the Icelandic Coast Guard, the Teledyne team was able to deploy the autonomous underwater gliders into the North Atlantic in the strategic Greenland – Iceland gap from the Coast Guard Ship ICGV Þór. The
Teledyne Gavia Delivers Four GAVIA AUV Systems to the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration
Teledyne Gavia, a leader in modular autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), announced the successful delivery of the first four GAVIA AUV systems to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV).The newly delivered GAVIA Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) system forms part of a multi-year framework agreement between Teledyne Marine and FMV, under which GAVIA AUVs will support fleet modernization initiatives for the Swedish Armed Forces by enhancing underwater surveillance capabilities and improving operational efficiency.The vehicles delivered under this agreement incorporate Teledyne’s
BMT, Teledyne Marine Announce Memorandum of Understanding
BMT has announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Teledyne Marine Vehicles group which includes Iceland-based Teledyne Gavia and North Falmouth, MA based Teledyne Webb Research, laying the foundation for strategic alignment and close collaboration on future projects in the maritime autonomy space.This MoU builds on an established relationship, through which BMT has provided specialist technical consultancy to Teledyne Marine Vehicles in support of underwater autonomy programs in both the UK and internationally. This includes expertise in through-life support and cyber security
Teledyne Marine Vehicles Expands Direct-to-Customer Service, Support in the United Kingdom
opened new repair facilities in Fareham, co-located with Teledyne Raymarine, augmenting the existing Slocum glider facility in Southampton at the prestigious National Oceanographic Center. The Fareham facility will support Teledyne’s full range of unmanned underwater vehicles, including Teledyne Gavia AUVs, Teledyne Webb Research’s Slocum gliders, and APEX profiling floats.To better support the Royal Navy and other UK customers, Teledyne has also hired dedicated service staff for the Raymarine Centre in Fareham and field support personnel in Plymouth, ensuring responsive expert assistance
Teledyne Marine: Vehicles Unit Expands Customer Service and Support
are becoming indispensable work horses for these applications. Teledyne Marine is stepping up to meet this demand by delivering solutions and prioritizing faster, more efficient service to optimize system availability, usability, and return on investment (ROI).Facility Expansions: In August 2024, Teledyne Gavia, a world-class manufacturer of AUVs, expanded operations in Kopavogur, Iceland. New facilities, additional staff, and the appointment of a Gavia Service & Support Manager address growing demand for both compact Gavia systems and larger Osprey and SeaRaptor AUVs. These upgrades reduce lead
Sea Vorian Expands SEA360 Fleet with Teledyne Gavia AUV
of the Sea Vorian group, SEA360, located in Caudan, France. With this investment, SEA360 will be able to provide geophysical surveys, cable and subsea infrastructure inspection, environmental studies and become a European provider for underwater data collection and analysis.The newly acquired Teledyne Gavia AUV is equipped with advanced technologies, including the EdgeTech 2205 sonar, with bathymetric and gap-filling module, EXail PHINS C3 Inertial Navigation System (INS), and USBL modules. These technologies will enable Sea360 to perform geophysical survey missions, underwater inspections, and
Teledyne Marine Secures Framework Agreement with Swedish Defense Materiel Administration (FMV)
Teledyne Gavia announced the signature of a multi-year Framework Agreement to deliver and support GAVIA Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV) for the Swedish Armed Forces (SwAF). The Gavia vehicles will be dedicated to Mine Counter Measures (MCM) applications.The award of the Framework Agreement follows an international open tender last year, with FMV selecting the GAVIA AUV with the highest meritorious score against their technical requirements.Teledyne Gavia ehf offered its GAVIA AUV fitted with an EdgeTech 2205 side scan sonar and a Teledyne Flir Blackfly-S camera. Thanks to the GAVIA’
... And the Winner is ...
Contest Winners Teledyne Marine announced the winners of its 2024 Teledyne Marine Photo Contest, a contest which attracted entries from around the globe.Winner Voters Choice Award-Grand PrizeBest image among the Top 10 most popular photos, this photograph is mind-blowing in its composition: Teledyne Gavia AUV and the Teledyne RDI Pathfinder DVL for precise underwater navigation and data collection. Teledyne WinADCP software was also used. The AUV Barabas was used to investigate the impact of clay tectonic deformations on the construction of offshore wind farms in the Belgian part of the North
February 2026
