ROV Planet Articles
Saab to Lead NATO's New Underwater Battlespace Project
19.09.2025
The Saab-led MANGROVE consortium has been selected by NATO to lead the Allied Underwater Battlespace Mission Network project (AUWB-MN). The project formally commenced 1 September 2025 and will deliver interoperability for Maritime Uncrewed Systems and conventional platforms across allied nations.
ABS, Eureka Naval Craft, AIRCAT Vessels, Team to Advance Safe, Dual-Use High-Speed Autonomous Vessels for Defense and Offshore Energy
18.09.2025
Eureka Naval Craft, AIRCAT Vessels S.A.S., and the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) today announced a landmark agreement to accelerate safe development of high-speed Unmanned and Autonomous Surface Vessels (USVs/ASVs) for both naval defense and offshore energy operations.
Fugro and NOAA partner to advance remote deep-ocean mapping
17.09.2025
Fugro and NOAA Ocean Exploration have entered into a five-year Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to design and deploy remote and uncrewed technologies that will accelerate deep-ocean mapping and characterisation. This public–private partnership aims to close critical data gaps in one of the least understood parts of our planet, enabling informed decisions about offshore energy, marine resource management and national security.
Take Centre Stage at Oceanology International Technical Conference 2026
16.09.2025
Oceanology International is issuing a ‘Call for Content’ reminder in its drive to bring together the brightest minds in the ocean innovation and technology industries for another wide-ranging curated conference programme next March at London’s ExCeL.
Dynamic Messenger 2025: NATO Drives Maritime Innovation Through Allied Experimentation
15.09.2025
The exercise combines REPMUS (Robotic Experimentation and Prototyping with Maritime Unmanned Systems) - the world’s premier event for maritime robotics and unmanned technologies - with Dynamic Messenger (DYMS), part of NATO’s continuous operational experimentation initiative.
RTS – Rental Technology & Services accelerates growth with acquisition of J1W
15.09.2025
RTS is pleased to announce the acquisition of J1W, a respected Aberdeen-based specialist in ROV Ro
botics and Tooling. This strategic move is part of RTS’s ongoing expansion plans and further strength
ens the company’s position as a leading provider of subsea equipment and services.
With the acquisition, RTS continues to invest in innovation and the development of a new tooling work
shops with a significant increase in its fleet of subsea rental tools and robotic arms.
Stema Systems Adds Sonardyne USBL to Expand Rental Fleet
12.09.2025
Underwater survey equipment rental specialist Stema Systems has ordered the first of what will be a growing fleet of Sonardyne technologies in its fast-expanding equipment pool. The Netherlands-based company has ordered Sonardyne’s Mini-Ranger 2 Ultra-Short BaseLine (USBL) tracking system and multiple Wideband Sub Mini 6+ (WSM 6+) transponders as it looks to continue its expansion in Europe.
Exail to Equip Deep Ocean Search with Next-Generation Navigation and Positioning Systems for Deep-Sea Missions
11.09.2025
Deep Ocean Search (DOS), a leading deep-sea exploration company, has selected Exail to provide the navigation and acoustic positioning capabilities required for its upcoming missions. As part of this collaboration, DOS will deploy Exail’s Rovins 9-DVL navigation system and Gaps M7 acoustic positioning system, enabling operations at depths of up to 6,000 meters.
HII and Babcock Join Forces to Integrate Unmanned Underwater Vehicles with Submarine Weapon Handling and Launch Systems
11.09.2025
Babcock International Group (Babcock) and HII (NYSE: HII), signed a memorandum of understanding to bring together HII’s REMUS unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and Babcock’s world-leading submarine Weapon Handling and Launch Systems (WHLS). The goal of the collaboration is to deliver autonomous launch and recovery of UUVs via submarine torpedo tubes, strengthening the undersea advantage of allied navies. This is the first program of its kind within the Babcock Mission Systems business.
AV Expands Presence in Europe with New UK Office and Announces Coproduction Agreement to Support Defence Market
10.09.2025
AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV"), a global leader in all-domain uncrewed systems and defence technologies, today announced the opening of its new office in Hereford, United Kingdom. The facility is strategically located to bring the full spectrum of the company's capabilities to the UK and European defence markets, extending AV's global operations.
Forum Energy Technologies Upgrades ROVs for Global Vessel Operator
10.09.2025
Forum Energy Technologies (FET) has been awarded a contract to upgrade two remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) for a global vessel operator, significantly enhancing the performance, efficiency and reliability of the systems. The upgraded systems will be equipped with FET’s latest control system, ICE Unity, plus FET’s proven system architecture including hydraulic manifolds, junction boxes and thrusters. Once delivered the systems will receive FET’s class leading 24/7, 365 days a year support as well as a minimum of 10 years protection from obsolescence.
Equipping the Royal Australian Navy with Next Generation Autonomous Undersea Vehicles
10.09.2025
The Albanese Government is investing $1.7 billion to acquire a new fleet of Australian‑designed and built extra-large autonomous undersea vehicles – known as the Ghost Shark – for the Royal Australian Navy.
HII Completes 750th REMUS Unmanned Undersea Vehicle for German Navy
10.09.2025
HII, America’s largest military shipbuilder, and a leader in advanced unmanned autonomous technology solutions, today announced the completion of production of the 750th REMUS unmanned undersea vehicle (UUV) for a customer. The German navy will receive the 750th REMUS, a REMUS 300, produced at the HII unmanned facility in Pocasset, Massachusetts.
Shield AI and HII Partner to Accelerate Modular Cross-Domain Mission Autonomy Solutions
10.09.2025
HII (NYSE: HII), America’s largest military shipbuilder, and Shield AI, the deep-tech company building state-of-the-art autonomy software products and aircraft, today announced a partnership to advance modular, cross-domain mission autonomy.
Subsea Europe Services Enters USV Market with Sustainable, High-performance C-RECON 13-ES
09.09.2025
Subsea Europe Services (SES) GmbH, a leading provider of marine technology solutions for the offshore energy and ocean science sectors, has entered the Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) market with its first in-house developed platform, the
C-RECON 13-ES.
Thales and HII Partners to Develop Advanced Autonomous Undersea Mine Countermeasure Capabilities
09.09.2025
HII (NYSE: HII) and Thales today announced the successful integration and field exercise of the Thales SAMDIS1 600 sonar with HII’s next generation REMUS 620 medium unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV).
SEAVORIAN Group Announces the Acquisition of MAPPEM Geophysics to Consolidate its Expertise in Underwater Detection Technologies
05.09.2025
SEAVORIAN group, with its subsidiaries RTSYS and NEOTEK, announces the acquisition of MAPPEM Geophysics, a French company specializing in marine and underwater geophysical studies and services.
Leidos Unveils Sea Dagger Design to Advance UK Maritime Autonomy Capabilities
04.09.2025
Leidos (NYSE:LDOS) is unveiling Sea Dagger, a next-generation Commando Insertion Craft (CIC) concept developed for the Royal Navy. The first craft of its size to combine speed, range, vehicle delivery and modular mission systems into a single platform, Sea Dagger sets a new standard in maritime autonomy and operational agility.
