UUV / AUV / ROV News

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

France-headquartered group equips the STAPEM Boreale with Sonardyne’s Ranger 2 technology to support precision ROV operations in Angola

CHASING’s new underwater robotic system combines 360° LiDAR mapping, AI-driven debris detection, powerful suction, long-lasting battery life, and marine-grade safety to deliver fully autonomous, precision pool cleaning for any pool shape

Sonardyne's new contract extension sees the underwater technology firm provide passive seismic surveillance at the Endurance CO2 storage reservoir

PlanBlue’s fully-automated technology can be easily deployed on board AUVs, ROVs and USVs

FarSounder has integrated its Argos 3D Forward Looking Sonar with Anschütz’s SYNAPSIS (W)ECDIS NX, enabling real-time subsurface data to be visualized directly within the navigation system

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

The new Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) from ALSEAMAR, funded by France 2030, aims to significantly enhance deep-ocean research and observation capabilities

Teledyne Marine Vehicles significantly expands its direct-to-customer support in the UK, opening new Fareham repair facilities and hiring personnel in Fareham and Plymouth for unmanned underwater systems

Dynautics’ new Phantom 2 UUV builds on proven technology to deliver a modular, efficient, and reliable solution for a wide range of subsea applications

SubC Imaging has integrated its DVR+ Overlay system with imaging specialist Orphie’s IP cameras, providing underwater inspection teams with a simplified way to capture, record, and stream enhanced subsea video

FLUX has introduced the IND-MAX-100 Marine Grade encoder, expanding its IND-MAX series with a corrosion-resistant model built for demanding naval and offshore applications

D-2’s new AUV-CTD sensor combines compact design and low power use to provide precise, real-time conductivity, temperature, and depth data for underwater platforms

Boxfish Robotics will present autonomous underwater vehicles for high-resolution surveying and monitoring at Ocean Action Forum 2025, Jeddah

Kraken Robotics’ synthetic aperture sonar technology saw record adoption at the 2025 REPMUS exercise in Portugal, demonstrating growing interoperability across international naval teams and underwater platforms

PlanBlue and Bedrock are collaborating to combine AI-driven hyperspectral imaging with autonomous underwater vehicles, delivering high-resolution seafloor data and actionable insights for sustainable ocean infrastructure

Vatn Systems has introduced INStinct, an inertial navigation system developed with ANELLO Photonics to deliver precise, cost-effective navigation for surface and underwater operations

Guillaume Martino, with over 25 years in marine electronics, has been promoted to Director of Marport Global Sales and AIRMAR Europe, Middle East, Africa