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MARLIN USV Optically Detects Drifting Mine with AI Assist
Navy / Maritime Unmanned Systems

MARLIN USV Optically Detects Drifting Mine with AI Assist

MARLIN USV, developed by ASELSAN and Sefine Shipyards, has demonstrated its capability to autonomously detect and identify drifting mines with optics.

China's Trimaran JARI-USV-A Spotted During Sea Trials
Navy / Maritime Unmanned Systems

China's Trimaran JARI-USV-A Spotted During Sea Trials

JARI-USV-A, larger than the JARI-USV prototype with a trimaran hull, was spotted performing its sea trials with an RUAV onboard on Chinese social media.

Dearsan Begins the Construction of Turkiye’s New MCMVs
Navy / Maritime

Dearsan Begins the Construction of Turkiye’s New MCMVs

Dearsan Shipyards launched the construction of the new generation mine countermeasure vessels (MCMV) for the Turkish Navy with the steel cutting ceremony.

MARLIN USV with ÇAKIR and VENOM LR Brings More Firepower
Navy / Maritime Unmanned Systems Expo and Air Show

MARLIN USV with ÇAKIR and VENOM LR Brings More Firepower

MARLIN USV fitted with ÇAKIR compact cruise missiles and VENOM LR 30x113 mm revolver cannon is set to offer a new level of firepower among the Turkish USVs.

HAVELSAN’s Three VTOL UAVs Ready for Naval Platforms
Unmanned Systems

HAVELSAN’s Three VTOL UAVs Ready for Naval Platforms

BAHA, BULUT, and BOZBEY fixed-wing VTOL UAVs of HAVELSAN have been tested on both ships and the SANCAR USV for maritime use following the ground-based use.

ULAQ Embarks on a New Journey as “ULAQ Global”
Unmanned Systems Expo and Air Show

ULAQ Embarks on a New Journey as “ULAQ Global”

Türkiye’s first armed USV brand, ULAQ is entering into new era. ULAQ becomes an independent company as ULAQ Global as announced at IDEF.

The U.S. Navy Embarks on Modular Torpedo Launchers
Navy / Maritime Weapon / Missile

The U.S. Navy Embarks on Modular Torpedo Launchers

The FY2026 budget for the U.S. Navy includes funding for the development of a containerised launcher for Mk48 heavyweight torpedoes intended for USVs.

Bayraktar TB3 UCAV Controls MKE's Pirana Kamikaze USV
Navy / Maritime Unmanned Systems

Bayraktar TB3 UCAV Controls MKE's Pirana Kamikaze USV

Bayraktar TB3 UCAV took off from the TCG Anadolu LHD, took control of the MKE's Pirana Kamikaze USV, and guided it to the target in the recent teaming test.

Germany Plans to Test Combat-Capable USV Platforms
Navy / Maritime Unmanned Systems

Germany Plans to Test Combat-Capable USV Platforms

The German Navy is planning to test two different types of combat-capable USVs with high-readiness-level technologies after embarking on UUVs with BlueWhale.

Kalyani Showcases Artillery and Marine Systems at DEFEA 2025
Ammunition Weapon / Missile Unmanned Systems Expo and Air Show

Kalyani Showcases Artillery and Marine Systems at DEFEA 2025

Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd. (KSSL) showcases its artillery and marine systems at DEFEA 2025, highlighting growing Greece–India defence cooperation.

Ukrainian AAM-Armed USVs’ Next Victim a Russian Fighter?
Navy / Maritime Weapon / Missile Unmanned Systems

Ukrainian AAM-Armed USVs’ Next Victim a Russian Fighter?

A Ukrainian USV armed with the R73 air-to-air missile shot down a Russian Su-30 multirole fighter, according to reports from Ukrainian Telegram channels.

Turkish Navy Confirms Plans to Own Nuclear Submarines
Navy / Maritime Engine and Transmission

Turkish Navy Confirms Plans to Own Nuclear Submarines

Admiral Ercüment Tatlıoğlu declared that Turkiye aims to develop nuclear submarines as part of its MILDEN project, aiming for a globally powerful naval force.

Anadolu Robotik's Arida-T as the Shepherd for USVs
Navy / Maritime Unmanned Systems

Anadolu Robotik's Arida-T as the Shepherd for USVs

Anadolu Robotik has unveiled the Arida-T command-control boat to control the previously unveiled Arida-M kamikaze USVs meant to destroy incoming enemy vessels.

Saronic Reveals New USV Designs Following the MUSV
Navy / Maritime Unmanned Systems

Saronic Reveals New USV Designs Following the MUSV

The U.S.-based USV builder Saronic has unveiled the new Mirage and Cipher USVs, which are between the Corsair USV and Marauder MUSV in terms of displacement.

Saronic Prepares for MUSV Construction with New Shipyard
Navy / Maritime Unmanned Systems

Saronic Prepares for MUSV Construction with New Shipyard

The U.S.-based Saronic has announced the acquisition of the Gulf Craft shipyard to build new Medium USVs (MUSVS) and its new 150-foot MUSV design, Marauder.

Saab Demonstrates Torpedo Launcher on CB90 Boat and USV
Navy / Maritime Ammunition

Saab Demonstrates Torpedo Launcher on CB90 Boat and USV

Swedish Saab has demonstrated its plug-and-play torpedo launcher for CB90 attack boats and USVs to launch Torped 47 lightweight for broader ASW capabilities.