Uncrewed.
Your comprehensive guide to the rapidly expanding world of uncrewed marine technologies. Here you will find the latest industry news, exclusive editorial, and our most recently updated Uncrewed Vehicle Buyers’ Guide (UVBG).
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Top 3 Product Launches & Developments
Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) has debuted AutoHook™ at EURONAVAL 2026 in Paris, a first-of-its-kind fully autonomous vessel recovery interface developed by FMD's Norway-based business, Vestdavit. AutoHook is a cornerstone capability in establishing a new standard for fully autonomous Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS) supporting uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) and other assets requiring zero human intervention. The compact, lightweight form factor is designed for interoperability across allied fleets in demanding maritime conditions, removing the need for an additional cradle during loading and unloading.
In The Field
A combination of monitoring technologies designed to advance understanding of the marine environment and prepare for future floating offshore wind developments has been successfully put to the test off the
Company Announcements
Per Alfred Nordaune Holte has been appointed as CEO of JM Robotics AS—a Norway-headquartered company that develops and manufactures remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) for the aquaculture, offshore, and defense industries.
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Sector Collaboration
SubSea Craft (SSC) continues to expand its US presence through a collaboration with Global Technical Systems (GTS), enhancing its ability to manufacture, integrate, and scale autonomous maritime systems for US
XOCEAN, Kiso-Jiban Consultants, and Seisgadget have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a strategic alliance in Japan.
QinetiQ has supported the US Navy and Royal Navy (RN) on world-first autonomous submarine torpedo firing trials as part of AUKUS Pillar 2 activity.
On Tuesday, HII, America's largest military shipbuilder and the global leader in autonomous seapower, celebrated a milestone in the production of ROMULUS unmanned surface vessels (USVs) for the US Navy during a ceremony in Louisiana, highlighting the state's vital role
"As their capabilities mature, USVs are proving to be essential tools for distributed maritime operations—providing warfighters with flexible, scalable options rooted in the inherent strengths of unmanned technology. We must lead with urgency, pushing this innovation from concept to combat