Safeguarding Critical Undersea Assets
Unmanned undersea systems play a critical role in modern maritime security by enabling persistent subsea surveillance and intelligence gathering. Our next-generation vehicles operate autonomously or with remote guidance, providing real-time data collection and threat assessment in environments that are often inaccessible or too hazardous for human operators. By enhancing situational awareness and supporting strategic decision-making, our unmanned undersea systems are essential tools for detecting, tracking, and analyzing potential subsea threats—safeguarding national interests and maintaining global maritime stability.
Built for Performance in Harsh Environments
Operating in the subsea domain presents a unique set of challenges—from extreme pressure, corrosive saltwater, and near-zero visibility to fluctuating currents and unpredictable terrain. These demanding conditions require unmanned systems that are not only durable but also highly adaptable and mission ready. Designed with modularity in mind, our large and small unmanned undersea vehicles offer capabilities for rapid payload integration and streamlined deployment in the most unforgiving environments.
Key Features
With a focus on operational flexibility and mission endurance, these systems are built to support complex surveillance and intelligence missions where conventional assets cannot operate.
Pressure-Tolerant Electronics
Prevent flooding failures at depth and reduce vehicle weight
Hovering and Vertical Navigation
Improve inspection accuracy with precise, stable maneuvering
Advanced Onboard Sensors
Enhance environmental monitoring and threat detection
Modular Payload Bays
Enable quick integration and reconfiguration of mission-specific equipment
Designed for Modularity, Upgradability, and Mission Versatility
Our unmanned undersea vehicles are built around a modular architecture featuring line-replaceable units (LRUs), allowing for rapid technology insertions, feature upgrades, and streamlined maintenance with minimal downtime. This modularity supports a wide range of mission profiles and system enhancements, from hardware swaps to advanced software upgrades.
Full-Spectrum Undersea Operations
Our scalable, unmanned systems capabilities ensure unmanned platforms remain mission-ready, adaptable, and effective across the full spectrum of undersea operations—from reconnaissance and threat detection to intervention and recovery.
Small Vehicle Capabilities
Compact, agile, and easily deployable, our small vehicles are engineered for adaptability and precision in constrained environments.
Key Features
- Interchangeable payload modules with flexible volume, power, and data interfaces for rapid mission reconfiguration.
- Six degrees of freedom (DOF) maneuverability with hovering capabilities for precision navigation and inspection.
- Rugged fiber optic tethers provide high-bandwidth, real-time control, and data transmission.
- High-efficiency battery power enables extended operational duration with minimal logistical footprint.
Large Vehicle Capabilities
Designed for high-endurance and complex operations, our large unmanned vehicles deliver enhanced power, precision, and payload capacity.
Core Capabilities
- Subsea detachable power and communications tether enabling the vehicle to operate as an ROV or AUV.
- Heavy-duty lift and manipulation systems for interacting with large or complex undersea objects.
- Enhanced dexterity for precision operation in maintenance, recovery, or inspection tasks.
- Machine-optimized manipulator movement to enhance subsea operations automation.
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