Saildrone will deploy and operate four Voyager USVs for 360 days each, the first national deployment under the Nordic Defence Cooperation framework. Saildrone announced on October 26, 2026 a year-long mission with the Swedish Armed Forces to provide persistent maritime domain awareness in the Baltic Sea. The mission covers Sweden's territorial waters and exclusive economic … [Read more...] about Sweden Selects Saildrone for Year-Long Mission in the Baltic Sea
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Michigan Awards $1.7 Million for 12 Advanced Air Mobility Projects
The pilots range from drone organ delivery in Ann Arbor to a drone as first responder program in Battle Creek, with most of the projects based in Detroit. The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity's Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME) has selected 12 advanced air mobility projects for $1.7 million in funding. The projects will deploy across the … [Read more...] about Michigan Awards $1.7 Million for 12 Advanced Air Mobility Projects
Under the Ice: New SYOS Underwater Drone Targets Maritime Security and Antarctic Exploration
SYOS Introduces SU10 Underwater Drone for Multi-Domain Operations New uncrewed underwater vehicle expands company portfolio from air, land, and sea to subsurface missions UK and New Zealand-based autonomous systems company SYOS has introduced the SU10 uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV), expanding its multi-domain autonomous systems portfolio into subsurface operations. The … [Read more...] about Under the Ice: New SYOS Underwater Drone Targets Maritime Security and Antarctic Exploration
Saildrone Deploys 16 Voyager USVs for Coast Guard Great Lakes Mission
The Bay Area autonomous maritime company brings persistent surveillance to the Great Lakes and Northeast under a $15.5 million Coast Guard contract. Saildrone is deploying 16 Voyager unmanned surface vehicles in support of US Coast Guard missions across the Great Lakes and the Northeast. The Alameda, California-based company announced the deployment on May 11, 2026. The deal … [Read more...] about Saildrone Deploys 16 Voyager USVs for Coast Guard Great Lakes Mission
WaiV Robotics Debuts Maritime VTOL Landing Pad with $7.5M Seed Round
The London-based maritime startup unveils a gyro-stabilized landing pad that recovers VTOL drones on vessels as small as 10 meters in high sea states. WaiV Robotics has launched the first fully automatic landing and takeoff platform for VTOL drones operating at sea. The London-based company introduced the system on May 5, 2026, backed by $7.5 million in seed funding. The … [Read more...] about WaiV Robotics Debuts Maritime VTOL Landing Pad with $7.5M Seed Round
