- In March 2024, Metron Inc. partnered with Cellula Robotics Inc. to enhance the capabilities of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) for advanced operations in dynamic maritime environments. This partnership aims to strengthen mission planning and navigation systems for next-generation underwater missions
- In November 2023, Adelaide-based Nova Systems announced a strategic collaboration with the Australian Maritime College to deliver the Advanced Test and Practitioner Evaluation course focused on AUV operations. The initiative is designed to equip professionals with hands-on experience and technical skills in underwater autonomy
- In July 2023, L3Harris Technologies, along with its industry partners, successfully launched and recovered an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) from a submarine in motion using a newly developed Torpedo Tube Launch and Recovery (TTL&R) homing and docking solution. This marks a significant breakthrough in undersea warfare and AUV deployment from submerged platforms
- In July 2023, India introduced Neerakshi, a mine-detecting autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) developed through a collaboration between Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Limited and the MSME firm AEPL. The AUV strengthens India’s naval mine detection capabilities and supports indigenous defense manufacturing
- In February 2021, Kongsberg Maritime launched the HUGIN Endurance, the latest addition to its advanced HUGIN AUV series. The new model offers an operational autonomy of up to 15 days, allowing it to conduct long-range survey missions far from shore. This innovation significantly enhances underwater endurance and expands deep-sea exploration potentia
