The rapid evolution of unmanned maritime capabilities is reshaping naval operations and accelerating the U.S. Navy’s efforts to integrate autonomous systems across every domain. In response to this growing demand for innovation, SAE Media Group’s 4th Annual Unmanned Maritime Systems Technology USA Conference returns to Arlington, VA, this September, bringing together senior U.S. Naval leaders, fleet operators, and key decision-makers.

Ocean services provider DeepOcean and its joint venture partners have taken delivery of a newbuild uncrewed surface vessel (USV), which will be utilised for subsea survey, inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) work across offshore energy industries.

Fugro has recently donated two EdgeTech Deep Tow survey systems to the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia’s national science agency. This donation is part of Fugro’s ongoing support of global ocean science initiatives and aligns with its active role in support of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.

In a little more than a week, Bekker Port in Tallinn will host Supply, Security & Defence Expo 2025, the first international expo bringing together key stakeholders from the Baltic Sea countries focusing on supply security, internal security and defence.

British advanced maritime technology company SubSea Craft (SSC) has unveiled a new Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) capability, MARS, marking the company’s second product offering following the success of its VICTA diver delivery platform.

Sonardyne International Ltd, a leading marine technology company based in Hampshire, is one of only two UK companies to have been awarded a pair of prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise this year; typically, less than a handful of UK companies achieve two awards in a given year.

Omega Subsea has awarded Norwegian ROV manufacturer Kystdesign a major contract for 12 new remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), with deliveries scheduled for 2026. The companies have also entered into an option agreement for 10 additional ROV systems, with deliveries planned for 2027 and 2028. Of the initial 12 systems, eight will support various vessel and subsea operations for Solstad, while the remaining four are designated for undisclosed clients.

Leading independent subsea survey and inspection company Sulmara has reinforced its growing footprint by relocating to larger premises in Glasgow and Taipei, and opening a brand new office in Norwich, to support a global team which grew by 25% over the last year to 250 employees.

TMC (The Metals Company), an explorer of the world’s largest undeveloped resource of critical metals for infrastructure, defense, energy and future technologies, today announced that its U.S. subsidiary, The Metals Company USA LLC (TMC USA), has submitted applications for a commercial recovery permit and two exploration licenses under the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act (DSHMRA) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) implementing regulations which form the U.S. seabed mining code.

The UK's National Oceanography Centre (NOC) has renewed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Royal Navy, reinforcing a long-standing partnership in marine science and technology. The MOU, which includes collaboration with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), the Ministry of Defence (MOD)’s science and technology organisation, underscores a shared commitment to fostering innovation and advances in autonomous and robotic underwater systems.

Blue Abyss is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sonardyne International Ltd., a world leader in underwater navigation, positioning, and sensing technologies. This MOU marks the beginning of a collaborative effort between Blue Abyss and Sonardyne to explore future commercial and partnership opportunities across the offshore energy, subsea technology, and maritime defence sectors. The agreement represents a shared intention to explore synergies across both organisations' capabilities and global partner networks.

STR, a leading provider of advanced sensor technology and solutions for marine applications, has strengthened its global technology and service offering by signing an exclusive technology and service partnership with SubC Imaging, an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of subsea cameras, digital video recorder products and data-as-a-service provider.

Klein Marine Systems, a global leader in sonar technology has received a contract to provide Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS) hardware technology to Saab Kockums AB (Linköping, Sweden). The sonar hardware will be integrated onto the Saab AUV62-MR, an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), designed for mine-countermeasures (MCM) missions. Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the AUVs. The vehicle has the ability to quickly map and produce high-resolution sonar images of the seabed over large areas and detect various types of objects. The system provides the navy with the ability for covert reconnaissance as well as solve multiple tasks simultaneously with fewer resources and less risk to personnel.

In the demanding environment of ultra-deep waters, where reliability is paramount, Parkburn Precision Handling Systems and Scantrol AS have joined forces to deliver a groundbreaking solution. This collaboration has enabled Stabbert Maritime Group's Offshore Support Vessel (OSV) Ocean Guardian to achieve flawless operations since delivery over 2 years ago.

Teledyne Marine is excited to announce major advancements in customer service and support with significant investments in facilities, personnel, and global service locations. The demand for cutting-edge marine technology is on the rise, especially for applications in defense, security, oceanographic research, and environmental monitoring. Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), gliders, acoustic underwater communications, and profiling floats are becoming indispensable work horses for these applications. Teledyne Marine is stepping up to meet this demand by delivering innovative solutions and prioritizing faster, more efficient service to optimize system availability, usability, and return on investment (ROI).

A landmark project supported by the Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) “Real-Time Marine Mammal Monitoring Service via Uncrewed Surface Vehicle” program has successfully demonstrated a novel and effective method for real-time marine mammal monitoring.

CSignum, the leading provider of wireless technology extending IoT communications beneath the surface, has completed a £6 million Series A funding round. The investment will accelerate growth of its EM-2 family of products which are transforming the way critical wireless sensor data is transmitted from submerged environments to networks above.

The NavalX Mid-Atlantic Tech Bridge (MATB) and 757 Collab have launched the Defense Technology Accelerator — a new program designed to fast-track dual-use technologies for Department of Defense (DoD) impact. With a deadline of April 30, 2025 the accelerator is nearing the end of its application window for the inaugural cohort.