Anduril and HD Hyundai are building a new class of dual-use autonomous surface vessels (ASVs), with the ultimate goal of reshaping naval operations and setting a new standard for mission flexibility at sea.
The collaboration pairs HD Hyundai’s deep shipbuilding expertise with Anduril’s software-defined autonomy and rapid mission systems integration. Together, they aim to build a multi-mission platform capable of supporting both military and commercial missions.
Each ASV will feature a modular design that allows quick reconfiguration for intelligence, surveillance, strike, or electronic warfare roles.
A central superstructure provides a 360-degree field of view, enhancing situational awareness and maximizing payload performance.
At the heart of the platform is Anduril’s autonomy software, which fuses propulsion, navigation, and payload controls to enable real-time mission execution with full system awareness.
Constructed from steel, the vessels will be built for durability, ease of maintenance, and scalable production through existing domestic supply chains.
From Prototype to Production
The first prototype will be produced in South Korea, where the teams will validate designs, integrate propulsion and power systems, and automate ship functions before moving to full US-based production.
Future variants, including one under the US Navy’s Modular Attack Surface Craft program, will be entirely built in America.
Anduril has already invested tens of millions of dollars to modernize the former Foss Shipyard in Seattle, transforming it into a hub for ASV assembly, integration, and testing.
The Pacific Northwest’s skilled workforce and robust supply chain make it an ideal launch point for expanding domestic shipbuilding capacity.
The program also brings in Hadrian, which will manufacture key structural components and subsystems using automated, high-volume fabrication.
