VideoRay, BlueHalo Awarded $30.7M Navy Contract
VideoRay, a BlueHalo company, was awarded a $30,735,784 contract to provide systems engineering and support services for the company's Mission Specialist Defender systems, the Maritime Expeditionary Standoff Response (MESR) remotely operated vehicle (ROV). The five-year contract was issued by the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific and supports the U.S. Navy’s ongoing operations utilizing the Mission Specialist Defender systems.The award follows the U.S. Navy’s $92.6 M MESR contract awarded to VideoRay in May 2024 and further reinforces the company’s role in supporting
BlueHalo Acquires VideoRay
VideoRay has been acquired by BlueHalo, a defense tech company.Founded in 2019, BlueHalo provides capabilities in several key mission areas: Space Technologies, Counter-Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (cUAS), Directed Energy, Electronic Warfare, Cyber, and Artificial Intelligence. VideoRay now adds a critical new domain to BlueHalo’s technology solutions – Unmanned Maritime.“BlueHalo was created to be a protective ring around everything we care about most – and the maritime domain is an increasingly critical area for the U.S. and allied navies and coast guards,” said Chris
VideoRay Announces 25th Anniversary Photo Contest
VideoRay is celebrating its 25th anniversary by hosting a commemorative photo contest. VideoRay is asking its customers and users to share photos and/videos of their VideoRay missions to chronical two and half decades of collective underwater innovation and discoveries. The photo contest features three categories, each offering the winner the opportunity to select from a cash prize or their choice of selected high-tech marine gear.To enter, submit up to three of your favorite photos or videos that include a VideoRay underwater robot. Every qualified submission will be displayed on VideoRay's
VideoRay, SES Expand Dealer Agreement
VideoRay and Survey Equipment Services (SES) announced the expansion of their dealer relationship. This enhanced partnership allows SES to sell VideoRay’s cutting-edge Mission Specialist products across an expanded area in the United States. SES is also on track to begin providing local customer service and support upon completion of their training. VideoRay’s Mission Specialist underwater robots are renowned for their industry-leading power, maneuverability, and modular design, making them ideal for a wide range of demanding underwater missions, including national security
Greensea IQ Contract to Further Develop USN Autonomous Vehicle
robot product line. Greensea is augmenting IQNS for this program with advanced autonomy capabilities for acquiring, classifying, and eventually neutralizing subsea threats while maintaining a significant standoff for EOD personnel. This new development is capable of upgrading the existing fleet of VideoRay Defender ROVs currently employed by the Navy and other defense forces.The Phase 4 objective of this contract focuses on further developing EOD Edge to incorporate advanced AI features such as target classification using sonar and “operator assist” autonomy while in an untethered or long-range
VideoRay Awarded $92.6 Million US Navy Contract
VideoRay was awarded a $92.6 million five-year indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract for the continuous production, sustainment, and development of the MK20 Defender Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) platform for the US Navy’s Maritime Expeditionary Standoff Response (MESR).The deal provides access to VideoRay’s Mission Specialist family of underwater robotics systems to support the Navy’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal Underwater Response Vehicle program and the MESR program of record. Administered by Naval Information Warfare Command, Pacific, the contract provides for
Greensea IQ and VideoRay Partner to Enhance ROV User Experience
Marine technology companies Greensea IQ and VideoRay announced they are expanding their partnership to enhance the user experience for remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROV).The renewed five-year, multi-million dollar agreement will aim to help improve the performance and dependability of their products, as well as fostering innovation within the inspection class ROV sector, including subsea defense and commercial customers. The companies said they have already begun work on the development of Professional Workspace software for VideoRay’s Ally, the newest member of their Mission Specialist
VideoRay Introduces New Entry-Level Mission Specialist Underwater Robot
VideoRay has launched its new Mission Specialist Ally.The Ally offers a baseline Mission Specialist solution for those with challenging applications requiring a cost-effective solution, says VideoRay. The platform delivers a powerful alternative that allows users to expand their vehicle’s capabilities and add to their fleet as their budgets and needs evolve. The new four-thruster ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) boasts a four-knot forward speed with lateral thrust capability to deliver agility and power, in a compact design. VideoRay says the solution has capabilities unmatched for its size and
VideoRay Names Snyder Director of Applications Engineering, Integration and Testing
Underwater robotics solutions company VideoRay announced the appointment of Jeff Snyder as its new Director of Applications Engineering, Integration and Testing.Snyder began his career with a degree from Duke University before serving as a special operations officer for the US Navy. After his service with the US Navy, he earned a graduate degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Now a highly seasoned marine technology professional, Snyder brings to VideoRay over two decades of expertise garnered from leadership and field positions at robotics and technology organizations such as
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