UUV / AUV / ROV News

The latest UUV / AUV / ROV news for Autonomous and Unmanned Underwater Vehicles. Articles on unmanned submarines, subsea robotics, remotely operated vehicles, product launches and technological advances in UUV design and manufacture

Cellula Robotics Launches UK Hub to Advance European Subsea Autonomy & Operational Support

Cellula Robotics expands its regional presence with a new UK team bringing deep expertise in defence, offshore operations, and stakeholder engagement to accelerate long-range AUV delivery

Mar 13, 2026
Deep Trekker Introduces SPECTRA High-Performance Inspection ROV

Deep Trekker has introduced SPECTRA, a portable inspection ROV rated to 1,000 meters that combines high-thrust propulsion, real-time 3D sonar SLAM, and integrated stereo 4K imaging for subsea inspection operations

Mar 11, 2026
Cellula Robotics to Highlight Subsea Autonomy & Operational Readiness at Oi 2026

Cellula Robotics will focus on the practical deployment of long-endurance AUVs for defense and offshore survey at the upcoming Oi event

Mar 09, 2026
Sonardyne Launches Observer for Real-Time Asset Integrity & Monitoring

Sonardyne's new intelligent monitoring system combines powerful analytics with wireless communications to provide live insights into the behavior of subsea infrastructure

Mar 05, 2026
Voyis Updates Underwater Imaging Portfolio with Capability-Driven Naming Framework

Voyis' new strategic naming structure emphasizes functional intent and performance tiers to streamline subsea technology selection for global engineering and inspection teams

Feb 27, 2026
Greensea IQ Launches Submerged Command & Control Interface for Marine Robotics

Greensea IQ introduces the Bayonet Underwater Controller to provide military divers with a ruggedized interface for autonomous systems

Feb 26, 2026
SubC Imaging Unveils Rayfin Trench Camera for Full Ocean Depth Exploration & Research

SubC Imaging introduces the Rayfin Trench, a specialized 11 km rated imaging system designed to provide 4K video and autonomous data logging for researchers and engineers operating in the extreme pressures of the hadal zone

Feb 24, 2026
Cellula Robotics Joins Canadian Technology Accelerator for UK Maritime Defense & Security

Cellula Robotics to align autonomous underwater technologies with allied maritime priorities through the Canadian Technology Accelerators initiative

Feb 23, 2026
Teledyne Delivers Four GAVIA AUVs to Sweden & Modernizes Subsea Fleet

Swedish Defence Materiel Administration receives first four modular GAVIA AUV systems from Teledyne Marine to enhance underwater surveillance

Feb 20, 2026
Lockheed Martin Unveils Lamprey MMAUV For Covert Undersea Operations & Sea Denial

New Lockheed Martin autonomous submersible mimics nature by hitching rides on host vessels to maintain full battery capacity for long-range maritime missions

Feb 16, 2026
Teledyne Demonstrates Autonomous Submarine Detection Capabilities & NATO Collaboration

Teledyne Marine showcases autonomous gliders and towed arrays as a cost-effective force multiplier for North Atlantic security

Feb 12, 2026
Oceanology International 2026 Reveals Expert Speaker Line-up & Technical Programme

Oceanology International brings together global industry leaders to address the future of ocean technology and the evolving blue economy

Feb 02, 2026
SubC Imaging Technology to be Integrated on Ocean Modules ROV Systems

SubC Imaging has partnered with Ocean Modules to bring its subsea cameras, LED lighting, and laser technology to Ocean Modules’ ROV systems, providing integrated imaging solutions for inspection and maritime operations

Jan 28, 2026
CHC Navigation Launches APACHE 6 USV for Enhanced Multibeam & 3D Marine Mapping

CHC Navigation has released its 2026 Edition USV integrating multibeam sonar, optional iLiDAR, and automated sound velocity profiling for high-resolution bathymetric mapping and efficient dual-domain marine and terrestrial surveys

Jan 27, 2026
VideoRay Launches Mission Specialist Wraith for Compact Unmanned Subsea Operations

VideoRay, part of AeroVironment, has launched the Mission Specialist Wraith, a compact UUV offering six-degree-of-freedom maneuverability and modular payload integration

Jan 20, 2026
FarSounder Secures Innovation Funding to Integrate AI & Target Recognition in 3D Sonar

FarSounder's new grant from the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation will accelerate the development of its machine-learning frameworks for automated maritime hazard classification

Jan 20, 2026
Voyis Secures ISO 9001 Certification for Subsea Sensor Design & Manufacturing

Voyis has earned ISO 9001 certification from DNV, underscoring its commitment to consistent quality, operational excellence, and reliable subsea optical imaging solutions

Jan 16, 2026
Kraken Robotics Advances UUV Power Systems with New SeaPower Battery Orders

Kraken Robotics has secured $35 million in SeaPower battery orders from three customers, supporting longer-endurance UUV operations across defense, commercial, and research sectors

Jan 16, 2026
Greensea IQ Demonstrates Robotic Hull Maintenance for Army Vessels

Greensea IQ rapidly deployed its EverClean robotic hull-cleaning system to Hawaii, demonstrating how commercial autonomy can quickly enhance U.S. Army vessel readiness and maintenance efficiency

Jan 15, 2026
Voyis & EIVA Launch Geo-Located Camera Mapping for Subsea VSLAM

A major update to the VSLAM solution enables real-time 3D visual reconstructions to be natively aligned to global geodetic frames for the first time

Dec 19, 2025
Tocaro Blue ProteusCore Selected for Metal Shark High Speed Unmanned Surface Vessel

Metal Shark and Tocaro Blue are collaborating to integrate advanced radar processing software into a high speed unmanned surface vessel platform for ISR and situational awareness missions

Dec 19, 2025
Coast Guard Chooses VideoRay’s Mission Specialist Defender for Modernization Initiative

AeroVironment’s subsidiary VideoRay has been awarded a $4.8 million contract by the U.S. Coast Guard to provide Mission Specialist Defender ROVs for its modernization initiative

Dec 17, 2025
New Milestone in Autonomous Surveying with KATFISH USV-LARS Demonstration

Kraken Robotics and TKMS ATLAS UK have successfully demonstrated the KATFISH USV-LARS on the UK Royal Navy's ARCIMS USV, advancing autonomous survey capabilities for maritime security and mine countermeasure operations

Dec 17, 2025
Simulation & AI Train UUV Swarms for Autonomous Undersea Warfare

SAIC demonstrated next-generation autonomous undersea capabilities at Talisman Sabre 2025, showcasing AI-driven UUV swarms trained through high-fidelity simulation to counter evolving maritime threats

Dec 12, 2025
Uncrewed Surface Vehicles Deliver Science Ready Data from the Loop Current

Collaboration between Sonardyne and SeaTrac Systems successfully deployed advanced sensors and USVs to gather near-real-time data on the Loop Current System

Dec 09, 2025
Winners of Teledyne Marine’s 2025 Contest Showcase Unmanned Marine Technologies

Winning entries from Teledyne Marine's 2025 Photo & Data Contest highlight diverse global applications of marine instruments in extreme conditions, scientific innovation, and crucial infrastructure monitoring

Dec 08, 2025
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