Defense

ARMADA Marine Robotics has won a spot in the Emerge Accelerator sponsored by the National Security Innovation Network (NSIN), a unit within the Department of Defense (DoD). The NSIN Emerge Accelerator establishes partnerships with universities and small businesses to create new dual-use ventures that can serve both government and commercial markets.

GE Vernova's Power Conversion business in the UK has been chosen by Team Resolute to supply advanced hybrid propulsion technology for three Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ships for the UK Ministry of Defense (MOD). This collaboration underscores the UK’s commitment to enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of its naval operations.

US Naval Forces Central Command’s Task Force 59 commissioned a new task group focused on unmanned operations during a ceremony on Jan. 3, in Manama, Bahrain.

Houthi rebel drone attacks on vessels traversing the Red Sea and Suez Canal route, accounting for 10% of global trade, have exposed the shortcomings of current ship alert systems.

Orbit Communication Systems Ltd., a leading global provider of maritime and airborne SATCOM terminals, tracking ground station solutions, and mission-critical airborne audio management systems, has recently secured significant contracts totaling $36.7 million, solidifying its position in the defense market.

The US Navy’s newest Overlord Unmanned Surface Vessel Vanguard (OUSV3) was recently launched from Austal USA’s shipyard in Mobile, Alabama. Vanguard is the first USV for the Navy purpose-built for autonomous operations from the keel-up.

Forcys is excited to announce further expansion across its global operations, adding to its team of experts dedicated to equipping navies with the most advanced underwater solutions, and establishing a US entity.

Teledyne Gavia announces that the Polish Ministry of Defense (MOD) is bolstering its underwater survey capabilities by procuring the Teledyne RESON SeaBat T20-S Module for the group's GAVIA Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs).

The US Navy recently accepted delivery of the first Extra Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV) Test Asset System, designated XLE0, from the manufacturer Boeing. The XLUUV, also known as Orca, marks a significant milestone in advancing the Navy’s undersea capabilities.

Kraken Robotics Inc. received an order from NATO Science and Technology Organization (STO) Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE) for a Miniature Synthetic Aperture Sonar (MINSAS) System. The order followed an openly competed tender process and was delivered in Q4.

Last week, Bollinger Shipyards (“Bollinger”) delivered the first Bollinger-built Auxiliary Personnel Lighter–Small (APL(S)) Class berthing and messing barge (APL 71) to the U.S. Navy. APL 71 is the 5th vessel of its class to be delivered to the Navy and the 3rd to be homeported in Norfolk, VA. 

L3Harris, Voyis and Wavefront are collaborating to deliver advanced technology to enhance NATO Navy’s autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV) capabilities. L3Harris’ area of expertise is the development of AUVs for a variety of maritime applications. AUVs are designed to operate in harsh environments, including deep water and can be used for a range of missions, including search and rescue, surveillance, mine countermeasures and oceanography.