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Damen and Blue Water to build autonomous vessel for US Navy

Damen and Blue Water to build autonomous vessel for US Navy

by Mariska Buitendijk | Feb 13, 2026 | Autonomous operation, Navy, News, Ship design, Shipbuilding

Damen Shipyards has entered into a licence agreement with Blue Water Autonomy, a Boston-based technology and shipbuilding company. Under the agreement, Blue Water Autonomy will construct its first vessel, the Liberty Class, which will be built on Damen’s Stan Patrol...
US NAVSEA selects Damen Landing Ship Transport design

US NAVSEA selects Damen Landing Ship Transport design

by Mariska Buitendijk | Dec 11, 2025 | Navy, News, Ship design, Shipbuilding

The US Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) has opted for Damen Shipyards Group’s Landing Ship Transport (LST) 100 design. According to the navy, up to 35 LST100 vessels will be constructed at shipyards in the United States for the Medium Landing Ship programme...
DARPA christens autonomous US Navy surface vessel

DARPA christens autonomous US Navy surface vessel

by Mariska Buitendijk | Aug 26, 2025 | Autonomous operation, Navy, News, Ship design, Shipbuilding

The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has christened the USX-1 Defiant, a first-of-its-kind autonomous unmanned surface vessel. A simplified hull design allows rapid production and maintenance in nearly any port facility or Tier III shipyard that...
Kongsberg to produce autonomous underwater vehicles in US

Kongsberg to produce autonomous underwater vehicles in US

by Mariska Buitendijk | Aug 5, 2025 | Autonomous operation, Digitalisation, News, Shipbuilding

Kongsberg Discovery has decided to start production of HUGIN, an autonomous underwater vehicle, in the US. This strategic decision reflects the commitment to supporting the growing demand for advanced subsea technology in the US market. Kongsberg Discovery provides...
Kongsberg delivers first HUGIN AUV to US Navy

Kongsberg delivers first HUGIN AUV to US Navy

by Mariska Buitendijk | Feb 25, 2025 | Autonomous operation, Digitalisation, Navy, News

Kongsberg Discovery has completed acceptance testing and delivery of the first HUGIN Superior Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) for the US Defense Innovation Unit and US Navy. It comes just one year after being awarded a 24-month frame contract for Large Diameter...
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