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Small USVs Gain Strategic Edge
Smaller, more agile unmanned surface vessels are poised to revolutionize US defense procurement, delivering tactical and strategic value that their bigger, costlier counterparts can't match. Seasats' family of compact USVs, including the 12-foot Lightfish, is leading the charge, with the majority of its business focused on this game-changing tech.
Taiwanese USVs Showcase Autonomous Teaming with AI Software
Imagine a fleet of unmanned ships working together like a well-oiled machine, covering vast areas with ease - in fact, five of these autonomous USVs could search an area up to 8.3 times larger than they could alone. Recently, two Taiwanese USVs equipped with Shield AI's Hivemind software successfully demonstrated this capability, detecting and escorting a crewed vessel out of a designated area off southern Taiwan.
Coast Guard Deploys Saildrone USVs to Bolster Northern Border Surveillance
This year, the Coast Guard will deploy 16 Saildrone Voyager unmanned surface vessels to enhance border surveillance in the Great Lakes and North Atlantic, helping to close gaps in visibility and support critical rescue and interdiction missions. The Saildrone Voyagers will monitor for suspicious activity, flagging potential threats and empowering Coast Guard personnel to respond quickly and effectively.