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Production Commences for Upgraded Autonomous Surface Vessel
Production Commences for Upgraded Autonomous Surface Vessel

SubSea Craft has advanced its evolved MARS Unmanned Surface Vessel into the production phase following extensive testing, delivering climate-adaptable and scalable autonomous capabilities to fulfill an existing international customer contract

May 28, 2026
ZeroUSV Showcases Autonomous Maritime Capabilities to Defense Officials
ZeroUSV Showcases Autonomous Maritime Capabilities to Defense Officials

A recent VIP tour for UK defense officials has spotlighted the rapid production scaling of ZeroUSV's advanced British autonomous surface vessels ahead of a major platform launch scheduled for this July

May 27, 2026
Autonomous Robotic System Maps Threatened Coral Reef Hotspots
Autonomous Robotic System Maps Threatened Coral Reef Hotspots

A newly developed autonomous underwater vehicle utilizes a novel multimodal sensing framework to identify, map, and navigate toward hidden biodiversity hotspots on threatened coral reefs with centimeter-scale precision

May 22, 2026
Subsea ROVs & Aerial Drones Transform NDT for Maritime Industrial Assets
Subsea ROVs & Aerial Drones Transform NDT for Maritime Industrial Assets

Ned Marine integrates advanced drones and subsea ROVs to slash asset inspection downtime by up to four times.

May 22, 2026
Dynautics to Unveil Advanced Autopilot Technologies & Subsea Vehicles
Dynautics to Unveil Advanced Autopilot Technologies & Subsea Vehicles

Dynautics is set to showcase its latest uncrewed surface and subsea innovations, including a modular autonomous underwater vehicle and next-generation autopilot systems, at the upcoming Seawork exhibition

May 21, 2026
European Defence Fund Awards €56 Million for Advanced Underwater & Maritime Technology Projects
European Defence Fund Awards €56 Million for Advanced Underwater & Maritime Technology Projects

Research organization SINTEF and European partners are launching three major maritime defense projects focusing on advanced underwater surveillance networks, ocean infrastructure monitoring, and renewable propulsion systems for naval vessels

May 20, 2026
Autonomous Underwater Robots Reveal Microbial Rhythms & Biogeochemical Cycles in Open Ocean Eddies
Autonomous Underwater Robots Reveal Microbial Rhythms & Biogeochemical Cycles in Open Ocean Eddies

A collaborative research team has demonstrated how autonomous underwater vehicles can track remote microbial activity and ocean biogeochemistry over daily cycles, transforming our understanding of marine life and ocean health

May 19, 2026
Ocean Power Technologies Automates Offshore Charging & Docking for ASV Platform
Ocean Power Technologies Automates Offshore Charging & Docking for ASV Platform

Ocean Power Technologies has successfully demonstrated self-sufficient docking and charging for its WAM-V surface vehicle to enable persistent autonomous maritime missions

May 15, 2026
SEAMOR Marine & SubC Imaging Partner to Enhance ROV Visual Data Capabilities
SEAMOR Marine & SubC Imaging Partner to Enhance ROV Visual Data Capabilities

SEAMOR Marine has joined the SubC Imaging OEM partner network to provide integrated subsea imaging solutions for observation-class ROVs used in aquaculture, defense, and infrastructure inspection sectors

May 15, 2026
ASELSAN Debuts Autonomous Strike & Surveillance Naval Systems at SAHA 2026
ASELSAN Debuts Autonomous Strike & Surveillance Naval Systems at SAHA 2026

New KILIÇ and TUFAN platforms bring advanced swarm capabilities and high-precision engagement to both surface and subsurface maritime domains

May 14, 2026
NOAA Invests $21.6M in Uncrewed Systems & Autonomous Tech for Fleet Expansion
NOAA Invests $21.6M in Uncrewed Systems & Autonomous Tech for Fleet Expansion

The NOAA has awarded a multimillion-dollar contract to integrate advanced uncrewed marine systems into its newest mapping vessels to enhance data collection efficiency and maritime safety navigation

May 14, 2026
DEMCON & Lobster Robotics Partner to Secure Critical Subsea Infrastructure
DEMCON & Lobster Robotics Partner to Secure Critical Subsea Infrastructure

DEMCON and Lobster Robotics collaborate on integrated autonomous systems to protect critical North Sea underwater infrastructure

May 14, 2026
Strategic Partnership Formed to Scale UK Autonomous Vessel Production
Strategic Partnership Formed to Scale UK Autonomous Vessel Production

Production capacity has been secured for ZeroUSV’s Oceanus class autonomous craft at Manor Marine’s Portland shipyard, strengthening the UK’s sovereign shipbuilding capabilities and high-tech maritime export potential for future

May 13, 2026
TKMS Secures First Approval in Principle for Autonomous Unmanned Watercraft
TKMS Secures First Approval in Principle for Autonomous Unmanned Watercraft

The 25-meter MUM demonstrator marks a significant milestone in maritime engineering by meeting rigorous DNV underwater technology standards ahead of its 2026 maiden voyage

May 13, 2026
£4 Million Raised to Scale Autonomous Maritime Fleets & Security Systems
£4 Million Raised to Scale Autonomous Maritime Fleets & Security Systems

Online Oceans has secured £4 million in funding led by Seraphim Space to accelerate the production of its solar-powered autonomous surface vessels for persistent maritime defence and subsea infrastructure protection

May 06, 2026
MetOcean Telematics Forges Partnerships for Autonomous Maritime Missions
MetOcean Telematics Forges Partnerships for Autonomous Maritime Missions

MetOcean Telematics and ZeroUSV aim to revolutionize long-endurance maritime missions by integrating Thales hardware and Iridium satellite networks to provide resilient command and control for the Oceanus class of USVs

May 05, 2026
Compact Autonomous Robot & Advanced Sensors Map Arctic Seafloor
Compact Autonomous Robot & Advanced Sensors Map Arctic Seafloor

Engineers from MBARI’s CoMPAS Lab successfully deployed the portable MOLA AUV beneath two meters of Arctic sea ice to conduct high-resolution mapping surveys in demanding conditions

Apr 30, 2026
New Partnership Supports Hybrid Naval Fleet Transition Through USV Development
New Partnership Supports Hybrid Naval Fleet Transition Through USV Development

Anduril Industries and Kraken Technology Group have partnered to develop, manufacture and integrate long-range, high-performance Unmanned Surface Vessels with modular payloads to support the US Navy’s transition to a hybrid fleet

Apr 29, 2026
MostaTech to Reveal High-Durability Fiber Optic Gyroscopes at SAHA 2026
MostaTech to Reveal High-Durability Fiber Optic Gyroscopes at SAHA 2026

MostaTech will demonstrate its latest range of low-SWaP FOG technology, designed for extreme mechanical stress in offshore and aerospace applications, at the SAHA International Defence and Aerospace Exhibition

Apr 24, 2026