unmanned surface vessels

Morocco Buys Dutch Drone Boats for Submarine Defense and Minehunting

Morocco has purchased Dutch-built unmanned surface vessels under a $14.7 million deal after the Netherlands approved an export license for the systems.

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US to Manufacture Ukraine’s Warzone-Deployed MAGURA USVs

The US will produce Ukraine’s combat-tested MAGURA unmanned surface vessels USVs for the first time under a new partnership aimed at expanding American autonomous warfare capabilities.

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Ghostworks’ New Tech Pushes Naval Vessels Beyond One Job

A new remote-pilot autonomy system aims to give a single surface vessel the flexibility to take on multiple missions without taking humans out of the decision-making process.

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Astrion Joins $349M Effort to Support US Navy Unmanned Maritime Systems

Alabama defense company Astrion has secured a position on a $349.4-million US Navy framework contract to provide broad support services for unmanned maritime systems.

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Navantia UK Reveals 1,000-Tonne Autonomous Vessel for Future Hybrid Fleets

Navantia UK is expanding its autonomous maritime ambitions with a new Large Autonomous Surface Vessel concept designed to operate in challenging sea conditions.

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US Navy Shortlists Seven Contenders for MUSV Sea Trials

The US Navy has selected seven companies to advance to the at-sea testing phase of its Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel program, marking the next step in its effort to rapidly field autonomous maritime systems.

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Red Cat’s V7 Maritime Drone Enters Full-Rate Production

Red Cat Holdings has commenced full-rate production of its Variant 7 unmanned surface vessel, expanding its portfolio of autonomous systems for US and allied military customers.

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Australia Rolls Out Southern Hemisphere’s First 3D-Printed Drone Boat for Defense Ops

West Australian firm Hyperion Systems has launched what it describes as the southern hemisphere’s first 3D-printed unmanned surface vessel, the ASTRA 460, at a defense and security expo in Perth.

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US Marine Corps Receives ROMULUS-25 Drone Boats From HII, MetalCraft 

HII and UK-based MetalCraft Marine have delivered and trialed two ROMULUS-25 unmanned surface vessels for the US Marine Corps.

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US Navy Unveils 30-Year ‘Golden Fleet’ Modernization Plan to Reach 450+ Ships

The US Navy has released a three-decade shipbuilding plan aimed at expanding its fleet beyond 450 vessels in the early 2030s while overhauling acquisition practices and rebuilding the maritime industrial base.

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