unmanned surface vessel

Rheinmetall, Kraken Move K3 Scout Unmanned Vessel Into Serial Production

Rheinmetall started serial production of the Kraken K3 Scout unmanned surface vessel designed for both military and civilian maritime use.

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US Navy Speeds Up ‘Golden Fleet’ Push, Axes MUSV Prototype Effort

The US Navy is pivoting from a prototyping program to a faster procurement model for medium unmanned surface vessels (MUSVs), aiming to rapidly integrate autonomous boats into its "Golden Fleet" initiative.

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HII to Open Romulus USV Production Hub in Louisiana

HII has unveiled a plan to establish a new assembly center in Louisiana to support the manufacture of its Romulus unmanned surface vessel family.

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New Zealand Rolls Out Jet-Powered USV With All-Electric Powertrain

New Zealand is expanding its naval capabilities with WHAI, an all-electric, jet-powered unmanned surface vessel designed for near-silent operation and a reduced thermal signature.

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Japan’s Terra Drone Enters Defense Market With US Hub, Global Push

Japan-based Terra Drone has outlined a phased expansion into key defense markets, including plans to establish a US-based subsidiary.

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UK Mulls Sending Minehunter Drones to Strait of Hormuz

The UK is considering deploying minehunting unmanned surface vessels to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz as tensions disrupt a vital global oil route.

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Ears Under Seabeds: Saildrone’s New Profiler Allows USVs to ‘Hear’ More Underwater

Saildrone has given its unmanned surface vehicles a new kind of “hearing,” letting them detect echoes from layers buried beneath the seabed.

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Teledyne Marine, MSubs Eye UK Navy’s Maritime Autonomous Systems Efforts

Florida-based Teledyne Marine and MSubs in Devon have signed a memorandum of understanding to pursue joint autonomous system opportunities with the UK Royal Navy.

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US Navy Plans Separate Commander for Robotic Autonomous Systems

The US Navy is planning to activate a dedicated commander for robotic autonomous systems as it pushes to integrate modern unmanned vessels across the fleet.

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Turkey’s ULAQ Global to Localize Drone Boat Production in Saudi Arabia

Turkish defense firm ULAQ Global Autonomous Systems has signed a deal with Saudi Arabia to jointly develop and produce unmanned surface vessels in the kingdom.

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