Forcys has been chosen by Ocean Aero as a payload provider for the Triton autonomous underwater and surface vehicle (AUSV).
The partnership will combine Forcys’ expertise in the marine defense market and access to many technology partners with Ocean Aero’s diverse applications for the Triton.
As part of the agreement, Forcys will provide the Solstice multi-aperture sonar (MAS) system, produced by Wavefront Systems.
Additionally, Forcys will be supplying Ocean Aero with the SPRINT-Nav Mini, one of the smallest hybrid acoustic-inertial navigation systems, developed by Sonardyne.
The Triton is an environmentally powered AUSV. Completely solar and wind powered, it can travel at speeds of up to 5 knots and can submerge for up to 5 days at 2 knots.
The Triton can be used as a force multiplier for defense operations, offering easy logistics, launch, and recovery while evading detection using autonomous avoidance and deep diving capabilities.
Bob Marthouse, COO from Ocean Aero, commented, “A key differentiation in our selection process is the performance to power ratio. We need to maximize the value from our payloads while managing the power consumption to sustain our mission goals. This is where the technology from Forcys makes a significant difference. On our last mission, everyone was highly impressed with the Solstice MAS.”
Forcys’ General Manager and Head of Global Sales, Dan Zatezalo, added, “We are thrilled that Ocean Aero has chosen us as their payload provider for defence applications. Their revolutionary technology is a great complement to our offer, and we think their customers are going to love the results. We look forward to working with them in driving the autonomous ocean defense technology sector forward.”
