HII and Shield AI Successfully Combine Proven Autonomy in USV Operations
HII and Shield AI announced at the Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition that they have successfully completed the first major test of their integrated autonomy
HII and Shield AI announced at the Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition that they have successfully completed the first major test of their integrated autonomy
Australian Henderson-based shipbuilder Austal has presented the Vantage-family of large optionally crewed surface vessels (LOSV) at Indopacific 2025 in Sydney this week. Additionally, the compay

Lockheed Martin will rapidly equip Saildrone USVs with all-domain defense technology for lethal military applications. Saildrone press release Lockheed Martin today announced a $50 million
Hidden beneath tarpaulins, an uncommon sight at Chinese shipyards, a new trimaran-hulled vessel appears to combine features of both surface ships and submarines. Satellite imagery
Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has unveiled upgraded variants of its Sea Baby unmanned surface vessel (USV), showcasing new offensive capabilities that include a multiple launch
The U.S. Marine Corps confirmed its intentions to stand up a new Maritime Reconnaissance Company and procure unmanned rocket launchers in the service’s annual force

On 21 October 2025, Saronic commemorated the official opening of its 80,000+ square-foot facility in downtown San Diego, marking the occasion with a celebratory ribbon-cutting
Seasats, a designer and manufacturer of autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs), unveiled the Quickfish at a multi-day U.S. Navy exercise off the California coast. Seasats press
Metal Shark and HavocAI announced a strategic partnership integrating Havoc’s collaborative autonomy platform across Metal Shark’s existing fleet of High Speed Maneuverable Unmanned Surface Vessels
Exail has achieved a major milestone in maritime autonomy with its DriX O-16 transoceanic uncrewed surface vehicle (USV). Exail press release The 16-meter platform has