"Southern Command will operate Tsunamis USV and test autonomy systems"
Alejandro Sanchez
Janes
15 May, 2026
Textron Systems announced, in a 30 April statement, that its Tsunami uncrewed surface vessels (USV) will be operated by US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) and its naval component, 4th Fleet, for three months.
"US SOUTHCOM establishes Autonomous Warfare Command"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Warsight
29 April, 2026
Published: https://warsight.com/2026/04/29/southcom-autonomous-warfare-command-est/
On 21 April 2026, US Southern Command announced the creation of its Autonomous Warfare Command (SAWC), a new entity tasked with deploying unmanned and autonomous systems across Latin America and the Caribbean. The move signals a deliberate shift in how the Pentagon plans to develop, test and deploy autonomous systems across Latin America and the Caribbean.
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" SAS 2026: Partnerships announced to develop Uncrewed Maritime Systems "
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Future Warfare Magazine
27 April, 2026
Two major defense partnerships to develop uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) were announced during the recently concluded Sea Air Space expo, held at the National Harbor outside of Washington, DC. Hanwha USA will team up with Magnet Defense, while Anduril is teaming up with Kraken, HD Hyundai, and Edison Chouest Offshore.
The first announcement came from Hanwha Defense USA and Magnet Defense. The two companies will team up to manufacture an 11.5 m (38-foot) medium uncrewed surface vessel (MUSV).
" SAS 2026: BlackSea Tech unveils new COMET USV "
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Future Warfare Magazine
24 April, 2026
Published: https://www.fw-mag.com/shownews/1035/sas-2026-blacksea-tech-unveils-new-comet-usv
At the Sea Air Space expo in Washington, D.C., BlackSea Technologies unveiled its new COMET Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV). Additionally, the company showcased Gen II of its Global Reconnaissance Craft (GARC) called the CHASER, a small USV (sUSV). BlackSea spokesperson Jason Salata spoke with FW MAG at SAS about how modularity makes both systems ideal for a variety of missions, as many of their systems are already field- and combat-tested.
COMET is a large USV with multiple capabilities. The USV is 13.1 meters (43 feet) long, with a max speed of over 45 knots and the capability to carry 4,535 kg (10,000 pounds) in payload. At SAS, the platform displayed had two HELLFIRE missiles, two M-9X SIDEWINDER missiles, a Leonardo DRS RADA radar system, and even a second payload bay for a gun system. “The missile capability makes COMET ideal for air defense missions,” Salata told FW MAG.
" SAS 2026: MARTAC announces upcoming USV delivery to the Philippines, new projects "
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Future Warfare Magazine
23 April, 2024
At the Sea Air Space expo at the National Harbor, outside of Washington, DC, FW MAG spoke with Seamus Flatley, Chief Growth Officer at the Florida-based MARTAC Systems. The company discussed with FW Mag its upcoming deliveries and projects to expand its family of uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) for new missions.
The company delivered one DEVIL RAY T-38 and four T-12 USVs to the Philippine Navy in July of 2024. Two additional T-38s will be delivered in May of this year, MARTAC confirmed exclusively to FW MAG. Flatley added that his company has “ongoing discussions about future opportunities with the Armed Forces of the Philippines.” The T-38s are equipped with the launch-and-recovery system manufactured by the Israeli company Sealartec.
" SAS 2026: Saildrone unveils new SPECTRE USV "
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Future Warfare Magazine
21 April, 2026
Published: https://www.fw-mag.com/shownews/1026/sas-2026-saildrone-unveils-new-spectre-usv
At the Sea Air Space (SAS) expo outside Washington, DC, Saildrone unveiled the design of its brand-new SPECTRE uncrewed surface vessel (USV). FW MAG attended a media briefing with Saildrone at SAS on Monday, 20 April, to learn more about SPECTRE.
"Iran and the future of amphibious operations: crewed and uncrewed solutions"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Shephard
1 April, 2026
Amphibious operations are a very unique type of military operation, and global defence industries are developing new solutions to enhance capabilities and efficiency.
Thousands of US Marines from the 11th and 31st Expeditionary Units are currently en route to the Middle East aboard US warships, in addition to the 82nd Airborne Division. It is believed there is a strong possibility that the US government could carry out a ground operation in Iran, including Kharg Island, to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
"Controlling the Maritime Swarm: are we there yet?"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
FW Mag 2/26
P 58 - 63
Published: https://www.fw-mag.com/magazine
"Textron presenta el MMUSV mientras la Armada de EE. UU. anuncia una nueva estrategia para la adopción de sistemas no tripulados"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
12 de Febrero del 2026
"Textron unveils MMUSV as US Navy announces new strategy"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
12 February 2026
Published: https://www.zona-militar.com/en/2026/02/12/textron-unveils-mmusv-as-us-navy-announces-new-strategy/
"Advances in USV technology help develop tomorrow’s hybrid fleet"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Shephard
27 October 2025
As services like the Royal Navy and US Navy aim to develop hybrid fleets to reduce reliance on and dangers to crewed vessels, L3Harris, Metal Shark and Red Cat step forward.
The revolution of autonomous systems is not occurring solely on land and in the air. Uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) and systems that can be integrated aboard these vessels – some of which are meant to defeat other uncrewed systems – are being produced, tested and fielded.
"US Navy moves quickly with uncrewed vessels and industry follows"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Naval Warfare
Shephard
23 June 2025
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
10 de Junio del 2025
Zona Militar
Red Cat ha anunciado planes para expandir su familia de sistemas no tripulados mediante el desarrollo de su primera embarcación de superficie no tripulada (USV), denominada Expeditionary Multi-Role Craft. Zona Militar habló en exclusiva con el vicepresidente de marketing de Red Cat, Stan Nowak, sobre este nuevo proyecto y la familia de sistemas aéreos no tripulados (UAS) de la compañía.
"From UASs to USVs: Red Cat develops uncrewed surface vessel
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
10 June 2025
Zona Militar
Red Cat has announced plans to expand its family of uncrewed systems by developing its first uncrewed surface vessel (USV), the Expeditionary Multi-Role Craft. Zona Militar spoke exclusively with Red Cat’s Vice President of Marketing, Stan Nowak, about this new project and the company’s family of uncrewed aerial systems (UASs).
"Metal Shark starts production on HSMUSVs as US shipyard targets further Caribbean orders"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Naval Warfare
Shephard
8 May 2025
"Northrop Grumman prepares MQ-4C Tritons for Australia, seeks other customers"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
24 April 2025
Northrop Grumman announced in February the successful testing of an MQ-4C Triton uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV), which will be utilized by the Royal Australian Air Force. During the Sea Air Space expo, Zona Militar spoke with Brad Champion, MQ-4C Triton Enterprise director at Northrop Grumman, about Triton’s users and the present and future of this modern high-capacity UAV.
"En busca de nuevos operadores: presente y futuro del UAV MQ-4C Triton, con el que Northrop Grumman equipa a la Armada de EE.UU. y la Fuerza Aérea de Australia"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
24 de Abril, 2025
Northrop Grumman anunció en febrero las exitosas pruebas de un vehículo aéreo no tripulado (UAV) MQ-4C Triton, que será utilizado por la Real Fuerza Aérea Australiana. Durante la exposición Sea Air Space, Zona Militar conversó con Brad Champion, director del programa MQ-4C Triton en Northrop Grumman, sobre los usuarios del Triton y el presente y futuro de este moderno UAV de alta capacidad.
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Air Warfare
Shephard
10 April 2025
"Raytheon’s Barracuda completes anti-mine tests as company looks to expand role"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Naval Warfare
Shephard
11 April 2025
"Thales y Tampa Microwave se consolidan como los principales proveedores de terminales tácticas y sistemas SATCOM críticos del Ejército de EE. UU."
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
2 de Abril, 2025
Zona Militar tuvo una entrevista exclusiva con Aaron Brosnan, presidente de Tampa Microwave, y ejecutivos de Thales en la exposición Satellite 2025 en Washington, D.C. Gracias a su subsidiaria Tampa Microwave y a la adquisición en 2024 de la empresa israelí de comunicaciones Get SAT, la compañía aeroespacial y de defensa francesa está fortaleciendo su presencia en el mercado de defensa de EE.UU. mediante el desarrollo de sistemas y soluciones avanzadas de comunicaciones satelitales de defensa (SATCOM). Los representantes de Thales y Tampa Microwave hablaron con ZM sobre los proyectos actuales de la empresa para las Fuerzas Armadas de EE.UU. y explicaron en qué nuevos programas están trabajando.
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"Thales and Tampa Microwave supply US Army, other services, with critical SATCOM systems"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
2 April, 2025
Zona Militar had an exclusive interview with Aaron Brosnan, President of Tampa Microwave, and Thales executives at the Satellite 2025 expo in Washington, DC. Thanks to its subsidiary Tampa Microwave and the 2024 acquisition of the Israeli communications company Get SAT, the French aerospace and defense company is improving its presence in the US defense market by developing advanced defense satellite communications (SATCOM) systems and solutions. The representatives from Thales and Tampa Microwave discussed the company’s current projects for the US armed forces with ZM and explained what new projects they are working on.
"L3Harris launches Amorphous software for control of uncrewed platforms"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Shephard
18 February, 2025
"Do USVs Have a Future in Latin American and Caribbean Navies?"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
The Southern Tide
Center for International Maritime Security
8 July 2024
Originally published: https://cimsec.org/do-usvs-have-a-future-in-latin-american-and-caribbean-navies/
Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) are sailing full steam ahead, as evidenced by their (deadly) efficiency in attacks by the Ukrainian armed forces against Russian targets across the Black Sea. Though the security landscape in Europe is dramatically different from that of the Western Hemisphere, new technologies are always of interest to any armed service and USVs should be no exception. Whether USVs have a future in Latin America and the Caribbean merits deeper exploration.
"Red Cat looks to partnerships to expand Teal 2’s wings"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Uncrewed Vehicles
Shephard Media
2 May, 2024
Originally published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/uv-online/red-cat-looks-to-select-partnerships-to-expand-teal-2s-wings/
