The latest ASV / USV news for Autonomous and Unmanned Surface Vehicles. Articles on commercial and naval USV, military ASV, uncrewed surface vessels, product launches and technological advances in USV design and manufacture
Building on the RAD 40 platform, RAD Propulsion’s new 120 kW continuous power electric drive features 180-degree integrated steering, modular battery configurations, and fly-by-wire autonomy capabilities
Thales has delivered a new autonomous surface naval drone to the French Navy, advancing the MMCM programme with enhanced mine-countermeasure capabilities and integrated sensor technologies
Underwater Intervention 2025 returns December 3–5 in New Orleans, offering programming, technology showcases, and networking for professionals across the underwater operations, marine, and subsea sectors
Teledyne Marine has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BMT to strengthen collaboration in maritime autonomy, combining Teledyne’s expertise in underwater vehicles with BMT’s specialist knowledge in engineering assurance and safety
Seawork 2026 is launching a new dedicated pavilion for autonomous and remotely operated vessels, providing companies with a high-profile space to showcase advanced uncrewed systems and technologies driving the future of maritime automation
Alpha Unmanned Systems has signed an MoU with Navantia to explore collaboration in naval unmanned systems, including the potential integration of Alpha’s A900 tactical UAV helicopter to enhance maritime ISR and situational awareness
Robosys has entered into an agreement to integrate its advanced maritime autonomy software into the Australian Maritime College’s WAMV-16 USV for remote operator courses
The ROC + DOCK project from HydroSurv, in collaboration with South Devon College and BMT, demonstrates a fully integrated system for automated deployment, recovery, recharging, and remote control of resident Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs)
Satlab Geosolutions showcased its growing portfolio of end-to-end technologies at INTERGEO 2025, including new RTK and Robotic Total Station products, to support professionals in field and office workflows
Robosys Automation has secured a contract to retrofit a 26-meter Damen Crew Transfer Vessel with its VOYAGER AI software, enabling remote control, autonomous navigation, and enhanced collision avoidance to improve efficiency and safety in offshore wind operations
Exail’s DriX O-16 USV successfully navigated across the Strait of Gibraltar to join a NATO exercise, showcasing the operational readiness of long-range maritime autonomy
Maritime Robotics deployed its autonomous sea drones during NATO naval exercises in Portugal, enhancing safety and efficiency across missions such as seabed mapping, mine countermeasures, and critical infrastructure monitoring
TEKEVER and General Dynamics UK demonstrated integrated AR5 sonobuoy deployment and acoustic processing at Robotic Experimentation and Prototyping using Maritime Uncrewed Systems (REPMUS)
Cannon Dynamics will showcase modular long-endurance and heavy-lift unmanned aerial systems at MSAR 2025 in Southampton, with Mark Hirst presenting insights on resilient UAV design and integration
Following successful trials, FLANQ and CiS will collaborate to deliver a modular launch and recovery system for UAVs from USVs to enhance surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities for European maritime forces
Robosys Automation, with Vector Controls and Persistent Systems, demonstrated its RAC4BAR solution at MSPIX 2025, retrofitting a Bridge Erection Boat with open-architecture autonomy, remote control, and beyond-line-of-sight networking capabilities
OceanAlpha has delivered its L42 unmanned surface vessel (USV) to Compass Survey in Nigeria, supported by on-site training, while also launching its Global Strategic Partner Program worldwide
AGISTAR has launched the USVSTAR, a compact, modular unmanned surface vehicle, offering customizable payloads, rapid deployment, and versatile performance for a wide range of missions
ALSEAMAR's product portfolio includes underwater gliders as well as advanced solutions for buoyancy, submarine-based UAV deployment, and ocean data collection
Exail's DriX H-9 USV has been acquired by a leading global hydrographic authority, enhancing Exail's autonomous solutions for commercial and defense applications
Kraken Robotics and Verlume have entered into a strategic partnership to deliver fully integrated subsea energy storage solutions for offshore energy storage applications
The University of Plymouth is set to receive Robosys Automation’s VOYAGER AI Autonomous Navigation System, combining advanced navigation tools with remote control solutions to enhance a C-Enduro unmanned surface vessel (USV)
RAD Propulsion and Williams Shipping complete a zero-emission commercial pilot in Southampton featuring autonomous remote piloting across busy waterways
AGISTAR is launching a new range of modular water quality analyzers, designed for integration with unmanned surface vessels (USVs) for real-time, high-resolution monitoring across diverse aquatic environments
Teledyne RESON is leading the U-SHIELD project with European partners, designing a drone to capture and immobilize hostile underwater vehicles while safeguarding offshore infrastructure
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