# US Special Operations maritime autonomy contract > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-special-operations-maritime-autonomy-contract > Updated: 2026-09-13T10:00:10.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. 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. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-13: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-special-operations-command-partners-with-sea-machines-robotics-for-autonomous-vessels ### 2026-09-11: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sea-machines-secures-contract-with-us-special-operations-forces --- Cite as: US Special Operations maritime autonomy contract. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/us-special-operations-maritime-autonomy-contract