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From subsea to outer space, Exail expands their capabilities with a full range of robust in-house manufactured components and systems, including inertial navigation, acoustic subsea positioning, imaging and autonomy technologies.

Employing a workforce of 1800 people worldwide, the company benefits from a global footprint and conducts its business in over 80 countries. Exail products are ideal for a wide range of unmanned systems used in geoscientific, maritime, defense, and oil and gas applications, including AUVs (autonomous underwater vehicles), ROVs (remotely operated vehicles) and USVs (unmanned surface vessels).

Formed by ECA Group and iXblue joining forces in 2022 Exail is a subsidiary of Exail Technologies, a family-owned company specialized in high-technology.

Civil

Solutions for Civil Applications

Exail provides surface and subsea solutions for the oil and gas, offshore energy and geosciences industries. Our inertial navigation sensors, USBL and LBL systems and unmanned surface vessels are ideal for surveying, monitoring and construction applications from shallow waters to the deep sea, and support a wide range of scientific endeavours, from subsea geological data collection to marine environmental analysis.

Inertial Navigation Solutions

We offer a wide range of high-precision inertial navigation solutions for geosciences and other civilian applications, with solutions for unmanned systems in all domains.

Inertial Navigation Solutions for Surface Vessels

Our fiber-optic based Attitude and Heading Reference Systems (AHRS) and Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) provide accurate and reliable navigation information in all conditions, including GNSS-denied environments.

Quadrans
Surface gyrocompass and AHRS

Heading accuracy: 0.23 deg RMS
Roll & Pitch accuracy: 0.1 deg RMS
Settling time: <30 min

Octans
Surface gyrocompass & motion sensor

Heading accuracy: 0.1 deg RMS
Roll & Pitch accuracy: 0.01 deg RMS
Heave: 5 cm or 5% RMS

Hydrins
High-performance INS for hydrographic and multibeam surveys

Heading accuracy: 0.01 deg RMS
Roll & Pitch accuracy: 0.01 deg RMS
Heave: 5 cm or 5% RMS

Phins Surface
Multipurpose high-performance INS

Heading accuracy: 0.01 deg RMS
Roll & Pitch accuracy: 0.01 deg RMS
Heave: 2.5 cm or 2.5% RMS

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Inertial Navigation for ROVs and AUVs

We provide a complete range of Fiber Optic Gyroscope-based high-grade AHRS and subsea INS for remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs).

For ROVs

Octans Subsea
Survey-grade gyrocompass and AHRS

Heading accuracy: 0.1 deg RMS
Roll & Pitch accuracy: 0.01 deg RMS
Depth rating: 3000m

Rovins Nano
Compact navigation-grade INS

Heading accuracy: 0.1 deg RMS
Roll & Pitch accuracy: 0.05 deg RMS
Depth rating: 4000m
DVL-aided position accuracy: 0.04 %TD

Rovins
High-accuracy INS for offshore survey and construction

Heading accuracy: 0.04 deg RMS
Roll & Pitch accuracy: 0.01 deg RMS
DVL-aided position accuracy: 0.02 %TD
Depth rating: 3000m

Phins Subsea
High-performance INS for deep-water operations

Heading accuracy: 0.01 deg RMS
Roll & Pitch accuracy: 0.01 deg RMS
Depth rating: 6000m

For AUVs/UUVs

Octans Nano OEM
Highly compact navigation-grade AHRS

Heading dynamic accuracy: 0.5 deg Seclat
Roll & Pitch accuracy: 0.1 deg RMS
Settling time: <5 mins

Phins Compact Series
Scalable range of highly compact INS

Heading accuracy: 0.01 – 0.15 deg
Roll & Pitch accuracy: 0.01 – 0.05 deg
DVL-aided position accuracy: 0.01 – 0.2 %TD (CEP 50)

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Inertial Navigation for Land and Aerial Vehicles

The Atlans Series is a scalable range of INS dedicated to land and air mobile mapping applications. They provide Fiber-Optic gyroscope (FOG) performance for land-based and aerial mapping and surveing platforms (UAVs, UGVs, planes, helicopters). Easy-to-install and operate, the systems deliver high-accuracy positioning even in GNSS-denied environments.

Features and Benefits:

Simplified integration with all-in-one housing and single GNSS antenna setup
Predefined vehicle modes: aerial, land, train
North-finding even in GNSS-denied environment
Dynamic alignment with GNSS
INS/GNSS smart coupling
Compatible with Exail Delph INS post-processing software
ROS driver available
24/7 worldwide technical assistance
ITAR-free


Model	Atlans A3	Atlans A7
Heading Accuracy (RTK)	0.05 deg	0.015 deg
Heading Accuracy (PPK)	0.035 deg	0.012 deg
Position Drift for land applications (RTK)	1.5m	0.4m
Position Drift for land applications (PPK)	0.4m	0.08m

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INS Post-Processing Software

Delph INS
Post-Processing software for iXblue subsea navigation

Delph INS is the post-processing and batch productivity tool for subsea INS product range (Phins Subsea, Rovins, Rovins Nano and the Phins Compact Series). It provides real-time monitoring and integration of both iXblue navigation systems and other sensors such as GPS, USBLs, LBLs, DVLs and pressure sensors.

Powerful post-processing features include INS/ DVL post-mission calibration, QA/QC reports generation, 2D vehicle trajectory viewing and customizable map projections.

Subsea Navigation Post-Processing Software More Information >

Acoustic Positioning & Communications

Ultra-short baseline USBL Positioning

Gaps Series
High-accuracy ultra-sort baseline acoustic positioning systems for medium-depth and deep sea operations

Gaps Series has been designed to provide accurate location, positioning and tracking of subsea assets (ROVs, AUVs…), from ultra-shallow to deep water depths. The Gaps Series embeds a FOG-based subsea motion sensor for vessel positioning redundancy and subsea telemetry. It is compatible with third-party equipment.

Featuring an embedded gyro and a 3D configuration acoustic antenna, both Gaps are omnidirectional and do not need to be oriented. The 200° acoustic aperture allows Gaps Series to track horizontally and operate with nominal accuracy in ultra shallow waters.

	Gaps M5	Gaps M7
Absolute accuracy	<0.5%	up to 0.06%
Range	995 m	4000 m
Heading accuracy	0.5°	0.01°
Roll & pitch accuracy	0.1°	0.01°
Coverage	200°	200°

Posidonia
Highly accurate and ultra–long range tracking USBL positioning system

Range: 10,000m
Accuracy: 0.1%
Antenna aperture: 70/100deg
Operating frequency: 8 – 18 kHz

LBL Positioning

Long baseline acoustic positioning

Our high-accuracy LBL (Long Baseline) transceivers and transponders can be combined with a subsea INS to provide sparse-LBL navigation, requiring fewer transponders without sacrificing performance.

Ramses
Intelligent transceiver with flexible deployment

Position accuracy: <0.1m
Range precision >0.01m (1 sigma)
Maximum range: 4000m
Depth rating: 6000m

Canopus
Intelligent transponder for seabed or AUV use

Accuracy: < 0.01m
Data telemetry: 500 bps
Depth rating: 4000m

Supervision Software

Delph Subsea Positioning Technology

Delph Subsea Positioning is an integrated software package for intuitive setup, operation and post-processing of iXblue subsea positioning products. Compatible with the full range of our subsea systems, the software features four powerful modules:

LBL Array Planning
Import CAD drawings and sound velocity profiles, arrange transponders and dynamically calculate visibility maps.

Navigation Simulation
Simulate INS/DVL and LBL/Sparse LBL performance, configure sensors and define vehicle trajectories.

Operations
Manage projects, configure equipment, log and display data, and more.

Post-processing
Import and export data, view graphs and maps, and generate QA/QC reports.

Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV)

DriX H-8 / H-9 Medium & long range USV

Versatile autonomous surface vessel for optimal data acquisition

With over 10,000 hours in operations around the world over the past three years, Exail’s DriX USV, along with its efficient launch and recovery system, is a seasoned asset in the environment of supervised autonomy.

Able to conduct both remote-controlled and supervised autonomous operations (within visual range or Over The Horizon), DriX H-8 / H-9 offers outstanding seakeeping and speed capabilities.

It is a versatile and efficient USV that can host a wide range of payloads and that offers optimum conditions for high quality data acquisition in both shallow and deep waters.

DriX O-16 Transoceanic Range USV

Unique speed combinaition of speed, endurance and payload capabilities

Benefiting from an autonomy of 3,500 Nm and a unique naval architecture that enables the USV to withstand the most severe ocean conditions, the new Drix O-16 has been designed for long-duration operations (up to 30 days) and can deploy multiple payloads and subsea assets.

The new USV leverages the successful track record of the already existing Drix USV launched back in 2017 and that accumulates over 150,000 hours of operations at sea in more than 19 countries.

The new Drix O-16 benefits from a hybrid propulsion, redundant architecture, advanced communication systems, as well as Al powered obstacle detection and avoidance capabilities. It offers a high level of reliability and operational efficiency, and new multi-mission capabilities, for enhanced autonomous operations at sea.

	DriX H-8 Medium range	DriX H-9 Long range	DriX O-16 Transoceanic range
Length	7.71 m	9 m	15.75 m
Displacement	1.6 t	2.1 t	10.5 t
Endurance*	< 10 days	< 20 days	< 30 days
Speed	< 14 kts	< 13 kts	< 16 kts
Fuel capacity	250 L	550 L	2,300 L (dual hybrid propulsion)
Range	1,000 nm	2,000 nm	3,500 nm
Communications	Wifi, 4G, Satellite communication, UHF radio	Wifi, 4G, Satellite communication, UHF radio	Wifi, 4G, Satellite communication, UHF radio
Tow / launch & recovery	ROTVs towing capabilities	ROTVs towing capabilities	ROTVs, Inspection Class ROVs, 1,000 m rated AUVs
Station keeping	Hovering	Hovering	Dynamic Positioning
MBES capacity	3,000 m depth	3,000 m depth	Full ocean depth
Transportation	1x 40’ High Cube container	1x 40’ High Cube container	2x 40’ High Cube container
Other	Launch & Recovery system		Customizable stern section for additional payload integration

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Seabed mapping solutions

3D multibeam sonars

SeapiX-R
Volume 3D sonar for fishery research

SeapiX-R is a compact 3D multibeam sonar providing accurate water column coverage, biomass assessment and seabed mapping for fishery, scientific research and marine environmental monitoring. It features a dual Mills Cross multibeam sonar transducer and multiple advanced modulation modes for superior detection performance even under challenging conditions.

Aperture: 120°x120° angular
Beam resolution: 1.6° angular
Frequency: 145 – 155 kHz

Synthetic Aperture Mapping Sonars

SAMS Series

The SAMS Series of synthetic aperture sonars (SAS), with integrated positioning and navigation capabilities, provides superior georeferenced imaging performance for hydrographic surveying applications. SAMS sonars are available as towfish platforms or as an OEM package for integration into AUVs and ROVs.

Wreck “Le Corse” in the bay of La Ciotat -– Depth 80m – Range 150m

Model	SAMS-150	SAMS-50
Central Frequency	150 kHz	55 kHz
Bandwidth	30 kHz	15 kHz
Swath	500m	1600m
Along-track/across-track resolution	6cm x 2.5cm	50cm x 5cm
Depth	2 versions: 1000m and 6000m	6000 m

Sub-bottom Profilers

Echoes Series

The Echoes Series of sub-bottom profilers is a complete range of solutions for acquiring, processing and interpreting high-quality geological data. Featuring very low distortion power amplifiers and proprietary transducer design, the compact systems cover a wide frequency spectrum and are ideal for applications such as geosciences, archaeology and offshore energy.

	Echoes Compact	Echoes 5000	Echoes 3500 T1
Frequency (kHz)	5 – 15	1.7 – 8.5	1.8 – 6.2
Mean acoustic level (dB ref 1μPa@1m)	194	180	195
Transmission power (kVA)	1	1	1
Resolution (cm)	7.5	11	17
Digital data format (bit raw data)	24	24	24
Aperture (°)	30	Omnidirectional	45
Autonomous Platform Compatability	USV	AUV	USV

Geophysical Software

Delph Sonar

Delph Sonar is a complete acquisition, processing and interpretation software package for side-scan sonar (SSS) surveys. Compatible with most analogue and digital SSS systems, it provides 2D profile view and 3D geographic data visualization as well as batch processing and global QC.

Delph SAS

Delph SAS adds streamlined synthetic aperture sonar processing capabilities to the Delph Sonar software package, seamlessly integrating into the same workflow. Advanced features include accurate absolute real-time positioning, full-resolution INS-based navigation and motion compensation, and robust SAS processing against sonar motion.

Delph Seismic

Delph Seismic is a complete acquisition, processing and interpretation software package for data collected from high-resolution seismic systems and sub-bottom profilers. Featuring 2D profile view and 3D geographic data visualization as well as batch processing and global QC, it provides an intuitive workflow and enhanced efficiency for geologists and geophysicists.

Delph Roadmap

Delph RoadMap provides advanced real-time and offline data display for all Delph software packages in a powerful 2D/3D cartographic environment. Supporting almost all geodetic systems, it can connect to single or multiple positioning sensor setups, providing easy project organization.

Delph Mag

Delph Mag generates accurate 2D and 3D magnetic anomaly maps for the location and mapping of magnetic sources and buried objects. It can be used as part of a combined multi-sensor intepretation solution along with side-scan sonar, sub-bottom and bathymetry data.

Learn more about our Geophysical Software Suite

Naval Defense

Solutions for Naval Defense Applications

We develop military-grade navigation, positioning and imaging solutions for naval defense forces, providing exceptional accuracy and performance for critical missions and for all kind of platforms.

Inertial Navigation Solutions

With products in service with over 40 navies worldwide, we are the European leader in inertial systems for naval defense. We have developed a wide range of inertial navigation solutions for the full spectrum of naval applications, including both manned and unmanned surface and subsea vessels of all sizes.

Marins Series
Military Strategic Grade INS

The Marins Series is a family of state-of-the-art strategic-grade FOG inertial navigation systems, designed to meet highly demanding naval performance requirements. They are ideal for stealth autonomous navigation for submarines and unmanned underwater vehicles, as well as surface vessels operating in GNSS-denied environments.

	M3	M5	M7	M8	M9	M11
Position accuracy	1/12 nm/h	1/24 nm/h	1/72 nm/h	1/96 nm/h	1/120 nm/h	1/360 nm/h
Velocity (RMS)	0.6 knots	0.6 knots	0.4 knots	0.4 knots	0.4 knots	0.4 knots
Heading accuracy	0.01 deg	0.01 deg	0.01 deg	0.01 deg	0.01 deg	0.01 deg
Roll & Pitch accuracy	0.01 deg	0.01 deg	0.01 deg	0.01 deg	0.01 deg	0.01 deg

Phins Surface
High-performance surface INS

Heading accuracy: 0.01 deg RMS
Roll & Pitch accuracy: 0.01 deg RMS
Heave: 2.5 cm or 2.5% RMS

Octans
All-in-one AHRS for high-speed vessels

Heading accuracy: 0.1 deg RMS
Roll & Pitch accuracy: 0.01 deg RMS
Heave: 5 cm or 5% RMS

Quadrans
Compact FOG AHRS for demanding navigation requirements

Heading accuracy: 0.23 deg RMS
Roll & Pitch accuracy: 0.1 deg RMS
Settling time: <30 min

Phins Compact Series
Scalable and compact subsea INS for all types of AUVs

Heading accuracy: 0.01 – 0.15 deg
Roll & Pitch accuracy: 0.01 – 0.05 deg
DVL-aided position accuracy: 0.01 – 0.2 %TD (CEP 50)

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Navigation Data Distribution & Computation System (NDDCS)

Netans Series
Navigation data distribution systems

The Netans Series of Navigation Data Distribution & Computation System (NDDCS) provides a centralised control and processing unit for all navigation sensor data on board a vessel, acting as a consistent common reference system. Providing data validity, integrity and coherence, Netans NDDCS also feature sophisticated cyber-attack protection.


Model	Netans N1	Netans N3	Netans N5	Netans N7
Ethernet Ports	2	6	24	48
I/O Modules	2	6	11	22
Time Clock	External	External	Optional	Optional
UPS	External	External	Included	Included

Warship Electronic Chart Display and Information System (WECDIS)

The Gecdis-W Warship Electronic Chart Display and Information System provides an intuitive interface for naval fleet navigation and route planning, submarine collision avoidance, weapons coverage and more. The system provides data fusion for integration of bathymetric, radar, optronic and other sensors.

Subsea Positioning Technology

Gaps M5
High-accuracy medium-depth USBL for AUVs and divers tracking

Absolute accuracy: <0.5%
Range: 995 m
Heading accuracy: 0.5 deg
Roll & pitch accuracy: 0.1 deg

Gaps M7
High-accuracy deep-sea USBL tracking for AUVs and mine counter-measures

Absolute accuracy: up to 0.06%
Range: 4000 m
Heading accuracy: 0.01 deg
Roll & pitch accuracy: 0.01 deg

Forward Looking Sonar (FLS)

The FLS Series is a 3D multi-beam Forward Looking Sonar designed for obstacle avoidance from the surface to the seabed. Two versions are available: the compact FSL150 for smaller ships and USVs, and the FLS 60 for larger vessels and unmanned underwater vehicles.


Detection ranges	FLS 150	FLS 60
Anchored targets (-15 DB)	>330m	>650m
Drifting targets (-15 DB)	>330m	>350m
Bottom targets (-15 DB)	>300m	>350m
Low TS targets (-25 DB)	>250m	>520m

Unmanned Surface Vehicles

DriX
Long-Endurance Autonomous Surface Vessel

DriX is a multi-mission long-endurance ASV that brings agility, innovation and disruptiveness to a wide range of coastal and offshore hydrographic missions.

Featuring both manual and autonomous operation, it can be equipped with a variety of payloads, including towed-array and side-scan sonars, USBLs, LiDAR and optical sensors.

Length: 7.7m
Displacement: 1.4 tons
Endurance: Up to 7 days
Maximum speed: > 10 knots

More Information >

Land Defense

Solutions for Land Defense

Our military-grade navigation and positioning solutions ensure continuous and reliable operation in land defense and security applications.

Inertial Navigation Solutions

Advans Series

Our ITAR-free Advans Series of inertial navigation systems provide high-accuracy continuous positioning, heading and attitude information for UGV and land robotics applications such as tactical navigation and weapons systems pointing.

Land Defense Tactical Navigation & Targeting — Click to enlarge

Land Defense Artillery Postioning & Pointing

All variants are based on the same architecture and software, are adaptable to a wide range of communication protocols and feature an intuitive web-based user interface.


	Ursa U5	Lyra L7	Vega
Horizontal position accuracy (no GNSS)	0.4% DT	0.2% DT	0.1% DT
Heading accuracy	4 mils	1 mils	0.5 mils
Roll & pitch accuracy	1 mils	0.5 mils	0.2 mils

Products

DriX H-8/H-9 USV

Long-endurance multi-mission autonomous USV

DriX O-16 USV

Transoceanic range USV with unique combination of speed, endurance and payload capabilities

A9-E AUV

Autonomous Underwater Vehicle for maritime applications

Seascan Mk2

Lightweight self-propelled ROV for inspection missions

R7 ROV

Compact observation class ROV, 300m depth rated

Atlans 3

Compact, free-of-export and light-weight INS for georeferencing applications

Atlans A7

Navigation grade INS for land and air georeferencing applications

Marins M3 INS

Military strategic-grade FOG inertial navigation system

Marins M5 INS

Military-grade FOG inertial navigation system

Marins M7 INS

Military & strategic grade inertial navigation system

Phins INS

FOG based high-performance inertial navigation system

Phins Surface

Advanced FOG INS for USVs

Phins Subsea

High-performance FOG INS for deepwater UUVs & AUVs

Phins Compact C3 INS

Most Compact lnertial Navigation System for AUV’s

Phins Compact C7 INS

Most Compact lnertial Navigation System for AUV’s

Phins 9 Compact INS

Most Compact lnertial Navigation System for AUV’s

Gaps M5 USBL System

Calibration-free and export-free USBL acoustic positioning & communications for ROVs & AUVs

Gaps M7 USBL System

Pre-calibrated USBL acoustic positioning & communications for ROVs & AUVs

SeapiX FLS 7

Forward Looking (FLS) Sonar designed for mine and obstacle avoidance

SeapiX FLS 5

Forward-Looking Sonar for Obstacle Avoidance, Water Column and Bathymetry Mapping

SeapiX-R

3D multibeam sonar for fisheries & environmental monitoring

Echoes Compact Sub-Bottom Profiler

High-performance, portable sub-bottom profiler for inlands & coastal environments

Echoes 3500 Sub-Bottom Profiler

High performance sub-bottom profiler for continental shelf survey

Echoes 5000 Sub-Bottom Profiler

Flat spectrum sub-bottom profiler (SBP) for high resolution surveys in various operating conditions

Sams 50 Synthetic Apeture Sonar

Synthetic aperture sonars for towfish & UUVs

Sams 150 Synthetic Apeture Sonar

Synthetic Aperture Mapping Sonar

Delph Software Suite

A complete, modular software solution for side-scan sonar, seismic systems and sub-bottom profilers

Delph Seismic Software

Complete software package for seismic & sub-bottom profiler data

Delph Sonar Software

Complete software package for side-scan sonar surveying

Canopus

Intelligent seabed transponder for LBL positioning

Ramses

Intelligent LBL transceiver for ROV & AUV navigation

Posidonia

USBL positioning & tracking for long-range & deepwater UUVs

Delph INS Software

Post-processing software for subsea INS

Rovins

High-performance INS for subsea vehicles

Rovins Nano

Compact INS for ROV navigation

Octans

Survey-grade gyrocompass & motion sensor for USVs

Octans Subsea

Survey-grade gyrocompass & motion sensor for UUVs

Octans Nano

Compact subsea gyrocompass and attitude sensor

Octans Nano OEM

Highly compact OEM AHRS & gyrocompass solution

Hydrins

Inertial navigation system for hydrographic & multibeam surveys

Quadrans

IMO-certified AHRS & gyrocompass for USVs

Documents

Subsea Imaging Brochure

Land and Air Georeferencing Brochure

Subsea Positioning Brochure

Articles

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Klein Marine Systems Integrates Exail Navigation Solution into Side Scan Sonar

Klein Marine Systems has integrated Exail’s advanced AHRS into its 5900 sonar, enhancing accuracy, stability, and efficiency for demanding underwater mapping missions

Apr 24, 2025

Exail USV to Enhance Autonomous Survey Capabilities in Madeira

Exail will supply a DriX O-16 USV to the Oceanic Observatory of Madeira, enhancing autonomous ocean research and sustainable maritime operations in the region

Apr 10, 2025

High-Precision Subsea Positioning System Adopted for Offshore Construction

Exail has secured its first sale of the Gaps M3 USBL system to an Asian offshore construction group, providing high-precision subsea positioning for a cable laying project

Mar 26, 2025

Exail Secures Order for High-Precision INS and AHRS Technology

Exail has secured a new order from NOR Offshore Rental for its high-precision subsea navigation systems, supporting NOR’s expansion in the APAC region and strengthening its advanced rental equipment offerings

Mar 13, 2025

Exail Enhances R7 ROVs with Advanced Tetrapulse Sensors and CEDAR Technology

Exail's R7 ROVs are being equipped with Elwave's Tetrapulse sensors, powered by CEDAR technology, to enhance underwater target detection and localization in challenging environments

Mar 05, 2025

Exail Sells First Transoceanic USV to Indo-Pacific Client

The DriX O-16 Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV), designed for long-range maritime operations, enables operators to collect precise data for hydrographic, geophysical, and environmental missions

Jan 15, 2025

Unmanned Innovations in Belgian & Dutch Mine Countermeasure Systems

Exail outlines how the rMCM program is transforming naval mine warfare with unmanned systems for the Belgian and Royal Netherlands Navies, highlighting the role of Inspector 125 USVs and A18-M AUVs

Dec 02, 2024

Operational Testing & Evaluation Program Launched for MCM

The Royal Netherlands Navy has begun an OT&E Program with key technology provider Exail, aiming to develop and refine operational doctrines for drone-based mine warfare

Nov 20, 2024

Unmanned Integrated MCM System Selected for UAE Navy

The UAE Navy has selected Exail’s UMIS 3rd generation Mine Countermeasures system to enhance capabilities at sea and meet the Navy’s needs in the field of mine clearance

Nov 13, 2024

Sonar-Equipped AUVs Set for French Navy

Thales and Exail are set to deliver eight A18-M autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) with SAMDIS 600 sonar for the French Navy, enabling the detection and countering of mine threats

Nov 11, 2024

Contract Awarded for Unmanned Demining Capabilities

Exail will deliver eight Cameleon LG robots, designed to offer high maneuverability and stability in severe environments while demining, to the Belgian Combat Engineer platoons

Sep 19, 2024

NATO Orders Expendable Underwater Mine Disposal Vehicles

Exail has received a €60 million order from NATO for its K-Ster C underwater mine disposal vehicle, equipped with a compact, lightweight, and expendable design ideal for MCM

Sep 04, 2024

Exail Partners to Deliver AUV Swarming Technology

Exail, working with RTsys and ABYSSA through the CARMA project, will produce an integrated deep-water AUV swarming solution for subsea mapping and surveying

Jul 11, 2024

Selection Made for European Extended Mine Counter Measures Project

Exail, with its autonomous systems and intelligent platforms, has been selected for the European Extended Mine Counter Measures project to establish a European capacity in mine warfare

Jul 01, 2024

Successful Sea Trials for New Transoceanic USV

Exail has completed sea trials for its transoceanic USV, the DriX O-16, which is able to deploy multiple payloads and subsea assets throughout long-endurance operations at sea

Jun 12, 2024

Exail to Provide Advanced INS for All-Terrain AUVs

Exail is equipping Eelume’s new S-Series all-terrain AUVs with its highly accurate and robust Phins Compact C3 INS to improve inspection in complex environments like under-ice areas

Apr 23, 2024

Belgian Military to Enhance Capabilities with ROVs

Exail’s R7 ROVs will be delivered to Belgian Defense, and can accommodate a robotic arm and several payloads, making it a versatile robot capable of carrying out a wide range of missions

Apr 05, 2024

Exail’s Compact INS Picked for Next-Gen AUV

The integration of Exail's Phins 9 Compact Inertial Navigation System (INS) will empower Bedrock to achieve high navigational accuracy, address operational efficiencies, and mitigate Total Horizontal Uncertainty (THU) and Total Vertical Uncertainty (TVU)

Mar 15, 2024

New Transoceanic USV Unveiled by Exail

Exail has introduced the DriX O-16 a new transoceanic uncrewed surface vessel designed for long-duration operations and with multi-robot deployment capabilities to enable full ocean depth scientific survey

Mar 13, 2024

USV Conducts Fisheries Research Survey in U.S. Windfarm Sites

Equipped with a SeapiX-R 3D multibeam echosounder from Exail, two Kongsberg EK80 single beam echosounders and a Nortek ADCP, the DriX unmanned surface vessel (USV) performed the survey off the coast of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York

Mar 11, 2024

New SWaP-C Optimized Inertial Navigation System for AUVs

The new compact high-performance inertial navigation system (INS), Phins 9 Compact, is designed for all unmanned underwater vehicles (UUV) and offers a high blend of navigation performance, reliability, and Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) efficiency

Mar 07, 2024

Ashtead Technology Expands Rental Fleet with Purchase of Exail’s Rovins 9-DVL

Ashtead Technology becomes the first rental company to adopt Exail's new INS/DVL technology, a high-performance navigation system that seamlessly integrates Inertial Navigation System (INS) and Doppler Velocity Log (DVL) functionalities

Feb 21, 2024

ROV Capabilities Enhanced by Rovins Nano INS

Sapura has acquired eight Exail Rovins Nano Inertial Navigation Systems to significantly enhance the company’s ROV capabilities in the offshore installation of subsea equipment

Feb 05, 2024

Inspection Redefined with Exail’s R7 Compact ROV

Services looking for a compact, versatile, user-friendly system for missions include military navies, coast guards, customs agencies, rescue services, police departments, and more

Dec 01, 2023

Exail & Kongsberg Discovery Achieve Full Compatibility for LBL Positioning Solutions

The new compatibility, which involves Exail's Ramses system directly controlling Kongsberg's cPAP transceiver, enables the seamless integration of both devices on the same subsea vehicle

Nov 16, 2023

ECHO81 Acquires Three Exail Positioning Systems

Exail’s Gaps USBL systems offer precise horizontal tracking of diverse subsea assets and seamlessly integrate into various platforms and vehicles, including AUVs and tow-fish

Nov 10, 2023

Exail Displays Land & Air Mobile Mapping INS

The Atlas 3 provides highly accurate real-time heading accuracy, even in GNSS-challenging environments such as urban canyons, mountainous terrain, or forested areas

Oct 11, 2023

Exail Opens New Norway Branch

Exail has won major contracts in Scandinavia in recent years, both in the civil and defense markets, with this branch set to strengthen the company’s growth in the region

Sep 18, 2023

Oceaneering Acquires First Exail DriX USV

The DriX USV can conduct over-the-horizon supervised autonomous operations thanks to its A.I powered CortiX software, its state-of-the-art sensors and its Communication suite

Sep 08, 2023

New Maritime Autonomy Innovation Hub Opened

Exail has opened a new innovation hub at the University of New Hampshire that will be used to deliver increased operational advantage to U.S. civil and government autonomous marine operations

Jul 21, 2023

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A Subsea Mine Identification and Disposal System

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