undersea drone

Sep- 2026 -

4 September

Europe

Jodesz Gavilan

TKMS, Fincantieri Team Up to Boost Europe’s Underwater Defense

TKMS and Fincantieri have signed an agreement to expand cooperation on submarines and underwater systems.

Aug- 2026 -

18 August

Asia Pacific

Christine Casimiro

Taiwan Boosts Naval Defense Through Collaboration With Vatn Systems

Taiwan is teaming up with American undersea defense technology firm Vatn Systems to support its naval modernization efforts and localize sustainment capacity.

Jul- 2026 -

17 July

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

New Autonomous System Offers All-in-One Approach for Undersea Mine Warfare

A new all-in-one autonomous mine countermeasure system from US firm Vatn Systems aims to give naval forces a faster, more flexible way to detect and neutralize underwater mines.

14 July

Asia Pacific

United States Navy Virginia Class submarine USS Mississippi arrives at Fleet Base West, Rockingham, Western Australia for a routine port visit. *** Local Caption *** United States Navy Virginia Class submarine USS Mississippi has arrived at Fleet Base West, Rockingham, Western Australia. The submarine is in Australia for a routine visit to provide respite for the crew. The visit reflects the ongoing strength of Australias alliance with the United States and builds on the visits of nuclear-powered submarines from AUKUS partners over the last 60 years.

Giulia Bernacchi

Australia Awards $4.3M for AUKUS Undersea Autonomy Technologies

Australia committed $4 million to develop advanced communications technologies for autonomous undersea vehicles under the AUKUS partnership.

Mar- 2026 -

26 March

Sea

An autonomous surface vessel sea drone intercepts a cargo boat during a UK maritime security operation on open water

Ethan M. Encarnacion

US, UK Kick Off Hunt for Systems That Can Destroy Emerging Sea Drones

As underwater threats continue to evolve, the US and UK are turning to industry partners in search of an integrated solution to reinforce critical maritime infrastructure.

Feb- 2026 -

20 February

Americas

An illustration of the next-gen acoustic device countermeasure.

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

US Navy Boosts Undersea Defense With Next-Gen Torpedo Countermeasure

The US Navy is set to gain a serious edge in undersea defense as Ultra Maritime lands a contract to develop a next-gen acoustic device countermeasure.

10 February

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Lockheed Rolls Out Undersea Drone That Hitches to Vessels to Reach Contested Zones

A new multi-mission autonomous undersea vehicle from Lockheed Martin can attach itself to ships and submarines to slip into contested waters.

Jan- 2026 -

15 January

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

HII Debuts Sea Launcher to Automate REMUS UUV Launch and Recovery

Sea Launcher is HII’s shipboard system that can launch and recover REMUS UUVs autonomously, featuring a strong-back aluminum frame, and a carbon fiber recovery cradle.

Nov- 2025 -

17 November

Sea