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Unmanned Surface Vehicles
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Explore the rise of unmanned surface vehicles in naval defense.
We cover how these advanced, crewless vessels are enhancing maritime operations with greater efficiency, precision, and safety in high-risk environments.
Warfare Without Sailors? Lockheed and HavocAI Are Betting on It
The mUSV is part of a growing push to deploy smarter, crewless vessels capable of handling complex operations in contested waters.
UK Builds ‘MARS’ Drone Boat in 100 Days to Confront Modern Maritime Threats
The MARS drone boat redefines naval operations, offering rapid deployment and advanced capabilities to tackle evolving maritime threats.
Saudi Arabia Teams Up With L3Harris for Saudi-Made USVs
L3Harris Technologies, SAMI-L3Harris, and Zamil Shipyards will develop one of Saudi Arabia’s first domestically produced unmanned surface vessels.
US, South Korea Set Sail on Next-Gen Drone Boat Development
US and South Korean firms ink a partnership to build the next generation of unmanned surface vessels.
Metal Shark Rolls Out ‘Cost-Effective’ Unmanned Surface Vessel
Metal Shark has introduced a new, “rapidly producible” unmanned surface vessel, priced below $500,000 per unit.
German Navy Seeks USVs for Future Warfare
The German Navy has invited proposals for sea trials of its Future Combat Surface System, a next-gen unmanned surface vessel concept.
Exail to Develop Next-Gen Mine Countermeasure Solutions With UAE Partners
Exail is joining forces with Abu Dhabi Ship Building and the Technology Innovation Institute to develop next-gen autonomous mine countermeasure solutions in the UAE.
DARPA, Serco Launch First Fully Autonomous Warship
DARPA and Serco have launched the first No Manning Required Ship prototype, marking a major step in autonomous naval technology.
US Navy Launches Cutting-Edge Underwater Tech Hub
The US Navy has inaugurated a new acoustic trial and instrumentation facility for research and development of underwater solutions in Panama City, Florida.
