HII reports 30% construction completion of ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel prototype
HII has announced that construction of a prototype of its new ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel family has reached 30% completion.
U.S. Navy’s Lightfish vessel sets record with unmanned transatlantic crossing and REPMUS arrival
Scientists from Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic recovered the unmanned surface vessel Lightfish in Troia, Portugal, on 9 September after its solo transatlantic crossing.
Lockheed Martin invests $50 million in Saildrone to integrate combat systems into autonomous USVs
Lockheed Martin has announced a $50 million investment in maritime autonomous systems company Saildrone to accelerate the development of armed unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) for the U.S. Navy.
U.S. Navy deploys Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC) in NATO and UNITAS drills to counter drone swarms
The U.S. Navy has deployed Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC) and other unmanned systems to train against swarms of enemy drones during two multinational exercises held in the North Atlantic.
Serco and DARPA launch USX-1 Defiant, first fully autonomous vessel for NOMARS programme
DARPA and Serco have marked the launch and christening of USX-1 Defiant, a first-of-its-kind autonomous unmanned surface vessel designed from the ground up to never accommodate a human aboard.
U.S. Navy invites industry input on modular unmanned surface craft for future operations
The U.S. Navy has issued a formal request for industry feedback to support the development of its Modular Attack Surface Craft (MASC) programme.
Voyager sea drones demonstrate advanced surveillance capabilities during NATO Baltic Sea Exercise
Saildrone has concluded a successful deployment of its Voyager uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) during NATO’s Task Force X Baltic demonstration, held from 16 to 27 June 2025.
Exail wins landmark European defence deal for advanced DriX Uncrewed Surface Vehicles
French technology firm Exail has announced a major defence contract with a European nation for the delivery of five DriX H-8 Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USVs).
German firm FLANQ unveils Q-RECON USV for coastal surveillance and tactical missions
Q-RECON is compact and portable, designed for use by a two-person team and weighing enough to carry a 30 kg internal payload.
Red Cat enters maritime autonomy market with battle-tested Unmanned Surface Vessels
Red Cat, a prominent provider of drone technology for military, government, and commercial applications, has announced the expansion of its Family of Systems to include Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs).
DARPA launches groundbreaking unmanned surface vessel, USX-1 Defiant
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has officially launched the first medium unmanned surface vessel (MUSV), USX-1 Defiant.
Thales delivers first autonomous drone system for mine countermeasures to the French Navy
Thales has delivered the first drone system for mine countermeasures to the French Navy, as part of the MMCM (Maritime Mine Counter Measures) programme.