unmanned surface vessel

STARK’s AI-Powered USV Emerges as a New Defender for European Waters

An AI-enabled unmanned surface vessel (USV) is being positioned to patrol and protect European waters, with the ability to remain at sea for weeks without returning to base.

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Florida Boatbuilders Expand Devil Ray Drone Boat Output by 100 a Year

Florida-based boatbuilders Maritime Tactical Systems and SŌLACE Boats have teamed up to boost annual production capacity for the Devil Ray catamaran-type unmanned surface vessel by 100 units.

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Saildrone to Map Atlantic Ocean Floor for US Navy Under $10M Deal

The US Navy has awarded Saildrone a $10-million contract to facilitate bathymetric ocean floor mapping in the Atlantic Ocean.

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Polish, Norwegian Defense Giants Team Up on Strike-Capable Drone Boats

Poland’s WB Group and Norway’s Kongsberg have signed an agreement to jointly develop and produce autonomous maritime platforms.

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HII Scales Drone Ship Manufacturing With First ROMULUS 151 Hull

HII has completed the structural build of its first ROMULUS 151 unmanned surface vessel hull, marking a major milestone in autonomous ship production for military forces.

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Bulwark’s New USV Can Haul 23,000 Pounds Through Contested Waters

US firm Bulwark Dynamics is developing a family of unmanned surface vessels to deliver cargo across rough seas, shallow waters, and degraded environments.

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Seasats Expands Military Reach With $24M in US Drone Boat Orders

California-based defense firm Seasats has booked more than $24 million in committed orders for its unmanned surface vessels in a single month.

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Ukrainian Drone Bombs Russian USV in Black Sea

The Ukrainian Navy successfully struck a Russian drone boat operating near Snake Island, employing a guided munition dropped from an unmanned aerial vehicle to destroy the target.

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Russia Builds Crimea Base to Launch Naval Drones at Scale

Russia is constructing a specialized base on the western coast of occupied Crimea to store, launch, and service unmanned surface vessels.

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US Navy Approves Rolls-Royce Engines for Drone Ships

The US Navy has certified Rolls-Royce’s mtu Series 4000 and 2000 marine engines for tactical unmanned surface vessel applications.

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