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
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)
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
Robosys Automation has partnered with ACUA Ocean and OREC to secure UK funding for the C.A.S.I project, which will develop collaborative USV and ROV technologies for offshore MASS operations
Robosys Automation’s Voyager AI Autonomy Suite has been integrated onboard Uncrewed Survey Solutions' new USS Accession USV, enhancing autonomous marine operations for survey and monitoring
OceanAlpha’s L25 USV has demonstrated innovative autonomous survey operations during the vessel's first Malaysian public display at Port Klang, June 2025
Exail has secured a European defense contract to provide 5 DriX H-8 USV, marking a major milestone in the operational deployment of DriX uncrewed vessels
Exail is set to equip the Indonesian Navy with advanced unmanned mine countermeasures systems, enhancing naval capabilities through autonomous vessels and integrated command and control solutions
Robosys Automation launched its VOYAGER AI SMARTPILOT™, an autopilot system delivering dynamic positioning, speed control, and fully autonomous capabilities for small vessels
Taking place 30 September–1 October 2025 in Tróia, Portugal, the Seabed Security Conference will address seabed threats, innovation, and collaborative strategies to protect undersea infrastructure
SatLab Geosolutions’ new HydroBoat 1200MB combines USV technology and the HydroBeam M2 sonar for real-time 3D surveys, offering fast deployment, high efficiency, and reduced operational costs
Teledyne Marine has showcased its advanced AUV capabilities at SeaSEC Challenge 2025, demonstrating real-time threat detection, subsea mapping, and collaborative defense operations across three mission-based maritime security scenarios
OceanAlpha’s L25 USV demonstration in Dubai highlighted advanced autonomous capabilities for offshore energy, marine surveying, and smart port development in the Middle East
Wavefront Systems has expanded its Solstice MAS sonar range with 1500 m and 3000 m variants, enhancing compatibility with deepwater platforms and autonomous systems
OceanAlpha will demonstrate its L25 USV in Dubai, showcasing autonomous survey technology designed for offshore applications, long-endurance missions, and real-time data acquisition
Red Cat Holdings expands into maritime autonomy with a new line of combat-proven USVs, enhancing multi-domain capabilities for modern naval and joint-force operations
Marine Instruments and CENTUM are collaborating to equip the M5D-Airfox drone with airborne signal intelligence, enhancing maritime surveillance and rescue missions
AGISTAR’s OXR-T100 delivers quiet, compact, autonomous electric propulsion optimized for inflatable boats operating in both calm and challenging marine environments
Teledyne Marine's new low-SWaP, high-performance autonomous navigation system, the Compact Navigator, has secured its first significant order from Ashtead Technology
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