Kraken Robotics announces the appointment of BlueZone Group as an authorized reseller of Kraken Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS) and the KATFISH towed SAS platform in Australia and New Zealand.

Exail has achieved a major milestone in maritime autonomy with its DriX O-16 transoceanic uncrewed surface vehicle (USV). The 16-meter platform has just completed an unprecedented 1,100-nautical-mile (2,000 km) transit from La Ciotat – France, to Troia – Portugal, to join NATO’s REPMUS 2025 exercise.

Kongsberg Discovery and Aker Solutions are joining forces to showcase a drone (UAV) detection system in Stavanger, using Kongsberg’s Drone Detection Radar. This marks the beginning of a broader rollout of infrastructure products in the North Sea to enhance situational awareness around offshore assets and transit lanes. Kongsberg Discovery develops subsurface, acoustic, navigation, and marine robotics systems, including AUVs and USVs. The company’s technologies are used in navigation and infrastructure protection, offering products such as Drone Detection Radar, Mobile Broadband Radio, integrated camera systems, and acoustic solutions for subsea monitoring and surveillance.

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.

HOUSTON headquartered defense company Eureka Naval Craft is seeking to ramp up production of its AIRCAT BENGAL MC warship in Asia after signing an MOU with Singapore shipbuilder Strategic Marine (S) Pte Ltd.

Teledyne Geophysical Instruments, a division of Teledyne Marine, is pleased to announce the introduction of eXtreamer, a revolutionary, small form factor streamer engineered for high-resolution marine seismic surveys.

Greensea IQ and Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) have entered into a strategic collaboration to integrate Greensea IQ’s EverClean robotic hull grooming system with OPT’s WAM-V® Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) platform. The joint effort aims to develop a fully autonomous launch and recovery system to enable more efficient and environmentally responsible hull maintenance operations.

Metron, a leader in autonomous software innovations for defense and commercial applications, and Cellula Robotics, a leading provider of robotic undersea platforms, announced the successful completion of a multi-mission open-water demonstration off the coast of Vancouver, Canada. The sea trial showcased the integration of Metron's Autonomous Navigation Command and Control (ANCC) software with Cellula's Guardian UUV—an autonomous, long-duration, multi-payload platform designed to increase mission success in contested and complex environments. When equipped with Cellula's advanced hydrogen fuel cell technology, the Guardian is capable of operational ranges up to 5,000 km and endurance of 45–60 days—significantly surpassing the performance of similarly sized battery-powered systems. The demonstration marked the culmination of a yearlong series of UUV operations featuring Cellula platforms integrated with Metron's ANCC.

Rosenxt UK Ltd., part of Switzerland-based Rosenxt Holding AG, has acquired selected assets and talent from Rovco Limited, doing business also as “Beam”, the subsea robotics and engineering firm formerly based in Bristol and Aberdeen.

KONGSBERG is responding to growing demand for the protection of critical maritime infrastructure with the launch of a unique test bed, the Oslofjord Critical Maritime Infrastructure Protection Test Bed in Horten, Norway.

Impact Subsea is pleased to announce the appointment of Spry Technocon Pvt. Ltd. as its new distributor in India to further enhance support and accessibility for users across the region. Based in Gurugram, with regional offices situated at strategic locations across India, Spry Technocon brings over 35 years of industry experience delivering precision-driven solutions for the marine sectors.

Tethys Robotics AG is proud to announce a strategic partnership with SeaRenergy Offshore Holding GmbH, a leading offshore service provider known for its expertise in complex subsea operations throughout Europe. With a strong presence in offshore wind and a proven ability to execute demanding marine projects, SeaRenergy brings valuable operational insight and reach to the collaboration. By combining their capabilities with Tethys Robotics’ advanced inspection technology, the partnership sets the stage for a new level of performance in subsea inspection services.

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.

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.

Saildrone, a world leader in maritime autonomy, in collaboration with Thales Australia, has successfully demonstrated the integration of the BlueSentry thin-line towed array with the Saildrone Surveyor, creating a groundbreaking system for autonomous long-endurance undersea maritime domain awareness (MDA). The project, funded by the Office of Naval Research (ONR), marks a significant leap forward in persistent, real-time, undersea surveillance.

We are pleased to announce the launch of the Underwater Technology Conference 2025 program. This conference, set at USF Verftet in Bergen from June 10 to 12, promises a comprehensive look into the latest advancements in underwater technology. It's an opportunity to share your knowledge, learn from leading experts, explore innovative solutions, and network with the industry.

Exail has secured its first sale of the Gaps M3 compact USBL (Ultra-Short Baseline) positioning system to a major offshore construction group in Asia. The system will be deployed for a subsea cable laying project, providing precise underwater positioning in a dynamic coastal environment.

Enter Saildrone and Palantir, whose bold new strategic partnership is set to transform maritime security. By accelerating the deployment of autonomous systems, this collaboration unlocks advanced AI-driven maritime solutions at scale. In a world grappling with rising global threats and a shipbuilding industry pushed to its limits, this alliance signals a seismic shift in how we safeguard our seas.