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Earlier this month, the Pentagon’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) announced the successful launch of USX-1 Defiant, a 180-foot autonomous ship in preparation for upcoming in-water and pierside testing. …
DoD Launches USX-1, Adding to Underway USV Projects Read More
The beginning months of 2025 are already signaling a pivotal year for U.S. unmanned surface vessel (USV) developments. In particular, work on scalable small autonomous USVs capable of swarming operations …
American USV Builders Anticipate Mass Demand from U.S. Navy Read More
The integration of autonomous military systems across air, land, and sea is revolutionizing modern warfare, delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and firepower. In the skies, Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) provide superior …
Autonomous Systems of Impact In Modern Warfare Read More
One of Ukraine’s greatest contributions to worldwide warfare observers has been the development and mass usage of uncrewed systems against Russian naval targets. Ukrainian air and naval drones have significantly …
Ukraine’s USVs Write New Rules for Asymmetric Naval Warfare Read More
U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks’ May 6th Replicator announcement signals that the Navy’s effort to fast-track small uncrewed surface vessel (sUSV) acquisitions and fleet integration is well underway. The …
Tomorrow’s Seascape: DoD’s Replicator sUSV Element Begins to Take Shape Read More
Earlier this month, Ocius Technology delivered the fifth and final Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessel (USV) ordered by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Ocius, a public unlisted company working out of the University …
Australia Steps Up Ocean Surveillance with USVs Read More
The U.S. Navy has issued a draft Request for Proposals for its Large Unmanned Surface Vessel program. A final RFP is anticipated in the fourth quarter of FY19. “The LUSV …
U.S. Navy Issues Draft Solicitation for Large Unmanned Surface Vessel Read More
by Larry Dickerson, Unmanned Vehicles Analyst, Forecast International. Unmanned naval surface and underwater system production is slated to be mixed during the next 10 years. Companies will produce some 29,569 …
Unmanned Sea Systems Market Entering Turbulent Waters Read More