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Saildrone
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Saildrone Spectre: How a $40m unmanned vessel with Lockheed Martin Mk70 VLS could reshape distributed maritime strike
Saildrone unveils Spectre, a 52m USV built for ASW and strike with Lockheed Martin VLS and Thales sonar. Fincantieri builds in Wisconsin. Read the full analysis.
Ukraine sank a third of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet without a navy: The sea drone playbook that is rewriting US naval doctrine
Ukraine sank a third of Russia's Black Sea Fleet with cheap drones. We analyse how that campaign is reshaping US Navy MUSV doctrine and Indo-Pacific strategy. Read more.
The M48 USV begins production: Can Magnet Defense convert 40,000 nautical miles of sea trials into a Navy contract?
Magnet Defense begins M48 USV production targeting Q2 2027 delivery. Analysing what 17,000nm range and 40,000nm of sea trials mean for Navy contracts. Read more.
ABS issues class certificate for Saildrone Surveyor, a 20-meter autonomous vessel
ABS certifies Saildrone’s 20-meter Surveyor, the largest unmanned surface vessel, marking a turning point in autonomous maritime operations.
Denmark deploys AI-powered Saildrone fleet in Baltic and North Seas to counter hybrid threats
Discover how Denmark’s unmanned Saildrone fleet is reshaping maritime security in NATO waters—covering sabotage, surveillance, and hybrid threats.