• Shield AI and Kraken Technology Group demonstrate Hivemind-enabled autonomous maritime teaming

    PORTSMOUTH, U.K. — Shield AI, the defense-tech company building the world’s best AI pilots and next-generation aircraft, and Kraken Technology Group Ltd., a world-leading autonomous maritime company, announced today the successful demonstration of autonomous maritime teaming of Kraken’s high-performance, modular K3 SCOUT uncrewed surface vessel (USV) with the Hivemind AI…
  • Navy W93 Mk7 Program Enters New Phase of Development

    WASHINGTON NAVY YARD — The U.S. Navy’s Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Strategic Systems Programs’ (SSP) W93 Mk7 program has entered into the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase of the Defense Acquisition System after achieving Milestone B this year. During the EMD phase, the program will focus on completing production…
  • Saildrone USVs Receive Danish Flag Registration for European Operations

    COPENHAGEN — Saildrone Europe today announced that the first four Saildrone Voyager USVs (unmanned surface vehicles) have been registered in Denmark and will operate under the Danish flag, marking the first time Saildrone USVs will operate under a national flag. The registration establishes a clear flag-state framework for Saildrone USVs…
  • US Navy Awards L3Harris Imaging Contract to Strengthen Undersea Superiority

    NORTHAMPTON, Mass. — L3Harris Technologies has received a $139 million award from the U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command for the continued delivery of Low-Profile Masts (LPM) for Virginia- and Columbia-class submarines. LPMs replace traditional hull-penetrating periscopes with telescoping arms equipped with high-definition visible and infrared imaging, providing 360-degree visibility and enhanced…