unmanned surface vessel

Red Cat Expands Into USV Weapons Systems With New Blue Ops Division

Puerto Rico-based defense company Red Cat Holdings has launched a new division, Blue Ops, to develop a new class of modular, unmanned surface vessel weapons systems for defense and security missions.

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Kraken, NVL Joint Venture Targets Rising Demand for Drone Ships

British defense contractor Kraken Technology and German shipbuilder NVL Group have formed a joint venture to accelerate the development and production of unmanned surface vessels.

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C-Enduro Unmanned Surface Vessel Set for AI-Driven Operations in UK

The UK has contracted the University of Plymouth to equip a C-Enduro unmanned surface vessel with Robosys Automation’s VOYAGER AI system.

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Azerbaijan Debuts Turkish Armed Drone Boat in Caspian Defense Exercise

The Azerbaijan Navy has showcased its Turkish-built “Salvo” unmanned surface vessel for the first time during an exercise, signaling a new chapter in maritime security.

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Australia to Boost Maritime Surveillance With Outpost Acoustic System

Australia is advancing the integration of Outpost passive acoustic surveillance system with the Bluebottle unmanned surface vessel. 

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US Navy Eyes New Class of Autonomous Ships to Haul Containerized Cargo

The US Navy is inviting defense contractors to submit proposals for a new class of unmanned surface vessels (USV) to transport containerized payloads.

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Philippines Unveils New ‘Kamikaze Drone’ Disguised as Civilian Boat

Filipino engineers from Mindanao State University are developing a prototype of an unconventional naval platform: a “kamikaze drone” designed to look like a civilian boat.

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France’s SEAir to Develop Uncrewed Surface Vessel Under EU Defense Program

French company SEAir has launched a project funded by the European Defence Fund to develop a fully autonomous, uncrewed surface vessel dubbed ARROW.

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Denmark Deploys Marine Drones in Baltic and North Seas

Denmark deployed two unmanned ships, developed by US company Saildrone, to bolster surveillance in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea, Danish officials and the firm said.

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Taiwan to Test Attack Drone Boat, Host USV Demos in June

Taiwan is ramping up drone development in June with a combat evaluation of its drone attack boat and a demonstration of uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) from various industry specialists. 

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