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Kawasaki – Not Just Motorcycles

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Autonomous underwater technologies have been gaining momentum. Kawasaki Heavy Industries announced that it had completed the verification test of an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV)....
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Anduril Unveils Advanced Undersea Sensor Network for Persistent Submarine Monitoring

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Defense company Anduril has developed an innovative solution designed to address the growing need for advanced underwater surveillance. Their new technology, Seabed Sentry, is...
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The Control System Built to Command Many Drones at Once

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Modern military operations increasingly rely on unmanned systems, but coordinating them effectively remains a challenge. Drones operating in the air, on the surface, or...
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Yes, Robot! – A Third of the US Military Will be...

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A former US Military General claims that robots and smart machinery will constitute a third of the US military within the next 15 years. We...
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A Smarter Way to Find Hidden Threats Underwater

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Naval mines remain one of the most disruptive and persistent threats in maritime operations. They are relatively simple to deploy but difficult and time-consuming...
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Development of UUVs is Accelerated

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NATO members are accelerating efforts to cooperate on the development and fielding of unmanned maritime systems, according to an agreement signed by the defense...

Student-Built Drone Showcases Seamless Air-to-Water Capability

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A new hybrid drone developed by engineering students at Aalborg University in Denmark demonstrates a rare and fluid transition between flight and underwater navigation—showing...
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Underwater Mines Detection Becomes Easier Task

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The KATFISH-M, a ruggedized version of KATFISH Towed Synthetic Aperture Sonar Platform for real-time, detection and classification against underwater mine threats, has successfully completed...
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Don’t Miss AUS&R 2019 Unmanned Systems and Robotics Event

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Attend the seventh Conference and Exhibition on Unmanned Systems and Robotics - AUS&R 2019. Register! Representatives from government, leading defense industries, military, security forces and law...
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This Partnership Turns Commercial Sea Drones Into Warfighters

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Naval forces are under increasing pressure to monitor vast maritime areas, protect critical sea lanes, and respond quickly to emerging threats—often with limited numbers...
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Self-Cleaning Coating Makes UUV Underwater Solar Panels More Efficient

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Typically, underwater solar cells are affected by biofouling: the accumulation of marine organisms such as algae and barnacles on submerged surfaces, which typically reduces...
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When Divers and Robots Start Thinking Together

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Underwater operations present a persistent challenge for both humans and machines. Visibility is often limited, communication is constrained, and navigation can quickly become uncertain....
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Incorporation of AI in UUVs Now Accelerated

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New cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) is intended to result in advanced AI systems in unmanned surface vehicles (UUVs). The goal:...

The Submarine That Hides, Listens, and Strikes from the Deep

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A new generation of submarine warfare has emerged with the debut of the A26, which is described as the world’s first fifth-generation submarine. Developed...
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The Future is Here and it’s Autonomous – Insights from AUS&R...

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The bottom line of today's AUS&R Conference was, undoubtedly: The future is already here and it is autonomous. The intriguing conference, exhibition, and live...

Why Navies Are Focusing on How Autonomous Vessels Are Tested, Not...

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Autonomous maritime systems are advancing faster than the frameworks designed to prove they are safe. Unmanned surface vessels increasingly rely on AI-based perception to...
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Uncrewed Diesel-Electric Submarine Unveiled

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At the Zhuhai Airshow, China’s State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) revealed an innovative and versatile design for a large uncrewed diesel-electric drone submarine. This cutting-edge...
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Smaller, Smarter, and Unmanned: A New Naval Shift

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Maritime operations are becoming increasingly complex, with growing demand for persistent surveillance, extended reach, and reduced risk to personnel. Traditional submarines can provide these...
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Chinese Underwater Bot Breaks Record

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A Chinese underwater bot has recently set the record a national depth record for a remotely operated vehicle. The robot drove 6,001 meters below sea...

Autonomous Submarine Fires Torpedo in Successful Sea Trial

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Indonesia has demonstrated a step forward in its naval capabilities with a successful torpedo firing from an autonomous submarine. The vessel, known as KSOT...

Firms to Develop Key Technologies for Long-Duration UUV Operations

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The United States Military has been searching for companies to demonstrate critical technologies to be integrated with a new class of long-range, long-duration Underwater...

How AI and Underwater Drones Are Making Seas Safer

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Clearing naval mines remains one of the most dangerous and time-consuming tasks at sea. Mines can sit on the seabed for decades, threatening shipping...

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This Upgrade Could Eliminate One of Laser Weapons’ Biggest Weaknesses

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High-energy laser weapons are steadily moving from development programs into operational military service, but maintaining them in the field remains a significant challenge. One...