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Aug- 2025 -

21 August

Blueye to Supply Underwater Remote Vehicles to Dutch Navy

Norwegian firm Blueye Robotics, in partnership with Dutch company RVI Tools, has been contracted to supply underwater remotely operated vehicles to the Dutch Navy.

Jul- 2025 -

30 July

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

US Navy Validates REMUS 620 Drone for Torpedo Tube Deployment

A joint team from HII, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and US Navy has confirmed the compatibility of the REMUS 620 UUV with Virginia-class submarine weapons handling and torpedo tube systems.

15 July

Americas

Commercial aquatic drones are piloted in a demonstration for Soldiers of the 11th Engineer Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division, ROK-US Combined Division, and U.S. Air Force 607th Combat Weather Squadron, March 11, 2025. The demonstration showcases the capabilities of cutting-edge underwater vehicles, which could enhance operational readiness. The demonstration is part of Freedom Shield 2025, a multi-domain military training program that integrates ground, air, naval, space and cyberspace elements, enhancing readiness through realistic combat situations. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. John Farmer)

Rojoef Manuel

DIU Seeks Next-Gen Underwater Kamikaze Drones

The Defense Innovation Unit has launched a tender for unmanned underwater vehicles capable of delivering kinetic effects for mission-specific applications.

1 July

Sea

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Dutch MoD Taps Lobster Robotics for Next-Gen Seabed Drone

The Dutch Ministry of Defence is teaming up with Lobster Robotics to turn its Scout underwater drone into a military-grade platform.

Jun- 2025 -

25 June

Americas

US Navy's first Orca Extra Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV), the XLE0.

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Seeks Ultra-Large Submarine Drone With Extended Endurance

The US Navy has posted a request for proposals for the development of an Ocean Explorer large underwater vehicle capable of long-endurance operations.

May- 2025 -

29 May

Europe