unmanned surface vessel

Red Cat Reveals Next-Gen Multi-Role USV With Stand-Off Strikes

US firm Red Cat Holdings is stepping up its maritime autonomy push with the V7, an expeditionary unmanned surface vessel built for long-range kinetic engagements.

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UK Ends ‘Project Lily’ Survey Drone Ship Project

The UK has suspended the acquisition of an unmanned surface vessel intended to support international maritime survey missions under “Project Lily.”

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Netherlands Debuts 3D-Printed USV Built in Just Five Months

The Netherlands needed just five months to turn an uncrewed surface vessel concept into a working prototype, now undergoing its first on-water tests as a 3D-printed platform.

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Remote AI Hubs to Lead Royal Navy’s Autonomous Minehunting

Thales just bagged a $13.5 million contract with the UK Ministry of Defence to roll out next-gen remote command centers for the Royal Navy.

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Taiwan Eyes 1,600 Unmanned Attack Vessels Under $39.8B Defense Plan

Taiwan has announced plans to produce up to 1,600 unmanned attack surface vessels under a proposed special defense budget of $39.8 billions.

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Spanish Navy Enters Unmanned Era With First USV

The Spanish Navy has received its first unmanned surface vessel, marking the beginning of manned-unmanned teaming within the fleet.

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Northrop Demos Towed Anti-Mine Sonar on Drone Boat for US Navy

Northrop Grumman has tested the integration of its AN/AQS-24 anti-mine sonar system with an unmanned surface vessel for the US Navy.

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Taiwanese Navy Seeks High-Speed Kamikaze Drone Boat for Contested Domains

The Republic of China Navy has published a request for information on a suicide unmanned surface vessel, outlining requirements for a high-speed, long-range capability designed for hostile maritime environments.

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Turkey’s New USV Wraps Up Trials, Readies for Frontline EW Missions

The MARLIN EW 100 is Turkey's new unmanned surface vessel, developed by Aselsan and Sefine Shipyard for electronic warfare, reconnaissance, and surveillance missions.

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Austal, Greenroom Robotics Unveil Five-Day AI Ship Integrator Solution

Austal Australia and Greenroom Robotics have introduced a new artificial intelligence system that can turn ships into autonomous vessels in five days.

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