Thales USV is a new unmanned surface vehicle for the French Navy, combining TSAM towed sonar and SAMDIS multi-view sonar for high-precision mine detection.
France Gets First ‘Multi-View’ Sonar USV for High-Precision Mine Hunting
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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.
Two Brains, One Hull: ROMULUS USV Trials Dual-Autonomy Integration at Sea
ROMULUS 20 USV uses a modular, commercial-standard hull, running HII’s Odyssey and Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy systems to plan, coordinate, and execute missions independently.
Uncrewed Boats Controlled From 500 Miles Escort UK Warships in Landmark Test
The Royal Navy’s uncrewed boats demonstrated breakthrough autonomy, operating 500 miles from controllers to escort Royal Navy warships and share real-time sensor data.
Ukraine’s ‘Sea Baby’ Naval Drone Grows Teeth, Now With Expanded Firepower
Sea Baby boats feature gyro-stabilized auto-tracking machine guns, MLRS firing ten Grads, 1,500-km range, reinforced engines, modernized navigation suite.
BlackSea’s New Modular USV Doubles Payload, Power for US Navy Missions
MASC is a new modular unmanned surface vessel, purpose-built for the US Navy with 67,000 pounds of payload capacity, 900 square feet of deck space, and 198 kW of power.
Germany Unveils Torpedo-Launched USVs for Stealthy ISR, One-Way Strikes
Gabler’s Ranger and Raider USVs launch from submarine torpedo tubes, enabling stealthy ISR missions and one-way strikes with minimal risk.
AI at Sea: Leidos’ Sea Archer USV Brings Next-Gen Autonomy to Australian Waters
The Sea Archer is an uncrewed surface vessel with the LAVA autonomy platform, speeds up to 40 knots, a range of 1,500 nautical miles, and a payload of over 900 kilograms.
HII Reveals ROMULUS USV Family With AI-Driven Swarm Control
Romulus 190 is an unmanned surface vessel built for multi-mission flexibility, capable of long-range endurance, high-speed deployment, and AI-driven swarm control.
Barracuda Drone Boat Surfaces as Ukraine’s AI-Driven River Warrior
Ukraine’s Barracuda drone boat features modular weapons, AI-assisted autonomy, remote control, and tracking systems for riverine and coastal combat missions.
New German Tech Lets Drones Operate Directly From USVs
Launch-and-recovery system developed by FLANQ and CiS enables drones to operate from uncrewed surface vessels, expanding maritime ISR and supporting NATO interoperability.
