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US Special Operations maritime autonomy contract

Overview

The U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) has entered into a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Sea Machines Robotics to integrate autonomous technology into maritime operations.

The agreement focuses on the deployment of SM300-SP autonomy kits, which serve as a “drop-in” capability for various vessels. These kits are designed to be compatible with a wide range of craft, including commercial vessels and partner nation platforms, without being restricted to a specific hull type.

Utilizing TALOS software and various sensors such as radar, GNSS, and AIS, the technology enables vessels to function as remote-controlled or autonomous unmanned platforms. The system is intended to support missions involving expeditionary logistics, maritime security, and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) at the tactical edge.

Entities

Sea Machines Robotics · U.S. Special Operations Command · U.S. Special Operations Forces

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    U.S. Special Operations Command partners with Sea Machines Robotics for autonomous vessels

    The U.S. Special Operations Command is partnering with Sea Machines Robotics to transform existing vessels into autonomous or remote-controlled unmanned maritime platforms using SM300-SP kits.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Sea Machines secures contract with U.S. Special Operations Forces

    Sea Machines Robotics has received a five-year contract to supply autonomous command and control kits to U.S. Special Operations Forces for maritime security and logistics.

Sources

cyprusshippingnews.com · navalnews.com · ordu.az · techxeber.az