NEWT21, the Latvian manufacturer specializing in Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs), has successfully demonstrated advanced autonomous navigation on its FOG USV.
This achievement follows the smooth integration of UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía’s autopilot system, carried out through close collaboration between both teams.
The demonstration highlights NEWT21’s ability to deliver a reliable and capable USV platform, now enhanced with advanced autonomous functions that improve safety and mission effectiveness, even in harsh environments. The control system enables the FOG USV to perform complex tasks independently, including mothership approach protection to prevent collisions during close maneuvers, dynamic relative routes that automatically adjust to the position of the vessel hosting the Command and Control Station, and health monitoring with fault tolerance to ensure mission continuity in the event of sensor failures.
The integration and fine-tuning of the FOG USV were carried out smoothly and efficiently, with no incidents, and supported by Satellite Communications (SATCOM). During testing, the vessel successfully executed navigation plans with full autonomy, marking an important milestone for NEWT21. Equipped with a modern gimbal, the FOG is now ready to perform demanding surveillance missions at sea, even under challenging conditions.
