unmanned surface vehicle

Latvian Firm Advances Battle-Tested USVs to Serial Production

Latvian defense company NEWT21 completed an EU-backed project to transition its FOG and RAY unmanned surface vessels from prototype status to full serial production.

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HII’s Autonomous Interceptor Boat Prototypes for US Marines Pass Final DIU Trials

HII has finalized critical testing of its Watcher unmanned surface vessel testbeds under a Defense Innovation Unit initiative aimed at fielding next-generation small interceptor drone boats for the US Marine Corps.

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Cameras in British Special Ops Drone Boats Found Sending Data to China

Cameras aboard the Royal Navy’s unmanned surface vessels were found transmitting data back to China, prompting the UK Ministry of Defence to sever all internet access to the fleet.

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Morocco Buys Dutch Drone Boats for Submarine Defense and Minehunting

Morocco has purchased Dutch-built unmanned surface vessels under a $14.7 million deal after the Netherlands approved an export license for the systems.

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US to Manufacture Ukraine’s Warzone-Deployed MAGURA USVs

The US will produce Ukraine’s combat-tested MAGURA unmanned surface vessels USVs for the first time under a new partnership aimed at expanding American autonomous warfare capabilities.

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Astrion Joins $349M Effort to Support US Navy Unmanned Maritime Systems

Alabama defense company Astrion has secured a position on a $349.4-million US Navy framework contract to provide broad support services for unmanned maritime systems.

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US Navy Shortlists Seven Contenders for MUSV Sea Trials

The US Navy has selected seven companies to advance to the at-sea testing phase of its Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel program, marking the next step in its effort to rapidly field autonomous maritime systems.

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Red Cat’s V7 Maritime Drone Enters Full-Rate Production

Red Cat Holdings has commenced full-rate production of its Variant 7 unmanned surface vessel, expanding its portfolio of autonomous systems for US and allied military customers.

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Ukraine Introduces Sea Drone Designed to Carry 27 FPV Interceptors

Kyiv-based company MAC HUB has unveiled a naval drone capable of carrying up to 27 interceptor drones, offering Ukraine a new way to counter large-scale Shahed attacks at sea.

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Australia Rolls Out Southern Hemisphere’s First 3D-Printed Drone Boat for Defense Ops

West Australian firm Hyperion Systems has launched what it describes as the southern hemisphere’s first 3D-printed unmanned surface vessel, the ASTRA 460, at a defense and security expo in Perth.

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