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Saildrone

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First seen
W39 ‘26
Latest
W45 ‘26

Named alongside

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  1. 01Umoe MandalOrganization/2
  2. 02United States NavyOrganization/2
  3. 03Danish Maritime AuthorityRegulator/1
  4. 04Lockheed MartinOrganization/1

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01Smart Maritime Network2026-09-23

Saildrone unmanned vessels registered under Danish flag (opens in a new tab)

Saildrone has registered four Voyager unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) under the Danish flag, marking the first national flag-state framework for its uncrewed vessels. The Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) collaborated with Saildrone to develop regulations for USV operations, enabling long-duration missions like maritime monitoring and surveying. Denmark’s certification highlights its role in advancing maritime technology through initiatives like the DMA Regulatory Future Lab. Saildrone plans to expand its Danish-flagged fleet, including additional USV models, to support European operations.

02qz.com2026-11-04

Judge says Navy wrongly barred Saildrone from drone boat contract (opens in a new tab)

A federal judge ruled that the U.S. Navy improperly excluded Saildrone from a contract competition for unmanned surface vessels. The decision found the Navy’s evaluation process flawed and unfairly restrictive. Saildrone, a company specializing in autonomous ocean drones, had challenged the contract award. The ruling may require the Navy to reassess its procurement approach.

03Ocean News & Technology2026-11-05

Saildrone and Umoe Mandal Formalize Surveyor USV Production Deal at Euronaval (opens in a new tab)

Saildrone and Umoe Mandal formalized a production deal for the Surveyor uncrewed surface vessel (USV), combining Saildrone’s autonomous technology with Umoe Mandal’s shipbuilding and composite manufacturing expertise. The partnership aims to strengthen Europe’s maritime defense capabilities, particularly in the Baltic, North, and Arctic seas, while ensuring sovereign control over operations and data. The Surveyor is designed for long-endurance monitoring of maritime activity and critical undersea infrastructure. Both companies will explore further collaboration to expand manufacturing and support for Saildrone platforms in Europe.

04Dealroom2026-11-07

Saildrone taps Norwegian shipbuilder Umoe Mandal to build Surveyor USVs (opens in a new tab)

Saildrone has partnered with Norwegian shipbuilder Umoe Mandal to construct its Surveyor uncrewed surface vessels (USVs). The collaboration aims to expand production of these autonomous vehicles designed for ocean mapping and data collection. No further details on timelines or production capacity were provided. The agreement marks a step in scaling Saildrone’s USV fleet.

05sofx.com2026-11-04

Court Orders Navy to Reevaluate Saildrone Bid, Freezing $600M in Drone Boat Funds (opens in a new tab)

A federal judge ruled the U.S. Navy treated Saildrone’s bid unfairly in its $2.1 billion drone boat program and ordered a new evaluation, including a fresh at-sea test. The Navy is barred from spending about $600 million until the reevaluation is complete, though existing contracts for 30 vessels (totaling $1.2 billion) can proceed. The decision also allows courts to review "other transaction" contracts, a fast-track procurement method, potentially increasing future bid protests. Saildrone remains eligible for a second solicitation, with Phase II testing set to begin in mid-November.

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