Hanwha Defense USA, Hanwha Systems Co, and HavocAI have partnered to develop 200-foot autonomous surface vessels, combining Hanwha’s shipbuilding and manufacturing scale with HavocAI’s collaborative autonomy software to support future U.S. defense programs
Saildrone and Lockheed Martin partner to integrate missile launchers and advanced command systems onto long-endurance unmanned surface vehicles, advancing the US Navy’s vision for a lethal, distributed hybrid fleet
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ recent flight tests validated a doubled sonobuoy capacity for the MQ-9B SeaGuardian® while introducing multi-static active coherent technology to expand maritime ASW coverage
Following an urgent request for advanced maintenance solutions, Greensea IQ mobilized its EverClean system to showcase the speed and efficiency of autonomous hull grooming for military vessels
Metal Shark has partnered with Tocaro Blue to embed radar processing and machine learning software into its high speed unmanned surface vessels for ISR operations
Advanced optical situational awareness system from SEA.AI enhances autonomous capabilities and safety on high-speed vessel developed for defense and rescue operations
Forcys and QinetiQ partner to develop deployable underwater ranges and test systems to strengthen Australia’s maritime assurance and support Defence in evaluating complex undersea technologies
Seawork 2026 is introducing a dedicated Autonomous & Remote-Operated Vessel Pavilion to showcase advanced uncrewed vessels, innovative control systems, and autonomous technologies shaping maritime operations
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