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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.

  • Unmanned Surface Vehicles
  • Autonomous & Unmanned

UK Builds ‘MARS’ Drone Boat in 100 Days to Confront Modern Maritime Threats

MARS unmanned surface vessel
The MARS drone boat redefines naval operations, offering rapid deployment and advanced capabilities to tackle evolving maritime threats.
  • Rojoef Manuel
  • May 5, 2025
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  • Autonomous & Unmanned
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Saudi Arabia Teams Up With L3Harris for Saudi-Made USVs

Saudi-made unmanned vessel
L3Harris Technologies, SAMI-L3Harris, and Zamil Shipyards will develop one of Saudi Arabia’s first domestically produced unmanned surface vessels.
  • Giulia Bernacchi
  • April 12, 2025
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  • Autonomous & Unmanned
  • Unmanned Surface Vehicles

US, South Korea Set Sail on Next-Gen Drone Boat Development

mission autonomy
US and South Korean firms ink a partnership to build the next generation of unmanned surface vessels.
  • Rojoef Manuel
  • April 10, 2025
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  • Autonomous & Unmanned
  • Unmanned Surface Vehicles

Metal Shark Rolls Out ‘Cost-Effective’ Unmanned Surface Vessel

HSMUSV
Metal Shark has introduced a new, “rapidly producible” unmanned surface vessel, priced below $500,000 per unit.
  • Giulia Bernacchi
  • April 8, 2025
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  • Autonomous & Unmanned
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German Navy Seeks USVs for Future Warfare

US Navy Mine Countermeasures Unmanned Surface Vehicle in Minehunt configuration
The German Navy has invited proposals for sea trials of its Future Combat Surface System, a next-gen unmanned surface vessel concept.
  • Staff Writer
  • March 24, 2025
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Exail to Develop Next-Gen Mine Countermeasure Solutions With UAE Partners

Abu Dhabi Ship Building, the Technology Innovation Institute and Exile partnered for designing mine countermeasure solutions
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.
  • Staff Writer
  • March 18, 2025
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  • Unmanned Surface Vehicles

DARPA, Serco Launch First Fully Autonomous Warship

The USX Defiant No Manning Required Ship (NOMARS) system
DARPA and Serco have launched the first No Manning Required Ship prototype, marking a major step in autonomous naval technology.
  • Staff Writer
  • March 6, 2025
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US Navy Launches Cutting-Edge Underwater Tech Hub

Opening of the new Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division Acoustic Test Facility and Instrumentation
The US Navy has inaugurated a new acoustic trial and instrumentation facility for research and development of underwater solutions in Panama City, Florida.
  • Staff Writer
  • February 15, 2025
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Singapore Deploys Indigenous USVs for Patrols in Strait

Singapore's maritime security unmanned surface vessel
The Republic of Singapore Navy has deployed its domestically developed unmanned surface…
  • Staff Writer
  • February 11, 2025
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  • Unmanned Surface Vehicles

Textron Unveils ‘Tsunami’ Unmanned Surface Vessels Family for US, Allies

Tsunami autonomous surface vessel
Textron Systems has introduced its “Tsunami” family of autonomous surface vessels designed for unmanned maritime missions of the US military and allies.
  • Staff Writer
  • January 15, 2025
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