In expansion, Austal USA undergoes ‘unique evolution’ beyond a two-trick shipbuilder

In expansion, Austal USA undergoes ‘unique evolution’ beyond a two-trick shipbuilder
In expansion, Austal USA undergoes ‘unique evolution’ beyond a two-trick shipbuilder

The Alabama-based Navy shipbuilder has spent its first 20 years focused on two major ship programs. That’s rapidly, and loudly, changing.

Mullen, former Joint Chiefs chairman, to lead board for unmanned tech firm Saildrone

Mullen, former Joint Chiefs chairman, to lead board for unmanned tech firm Saildrone
Mullen, former Joint Chiefs chairman, to lead board for unmanned tech firm Saildrone

The recruitment of a former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is a major win for Saildrone, which has been building its profile in US Navy circles since 2020.

Navy’s progress towards unmanned operations: 5 Stories from 2022

Navy’s progress towards unmanned operations: 5 Stories from 2022
Navy’s progress towards unmanned operations: 5 Stories from 2022

The US Navy laid out its unmanned strategy at the start of the year, and these stories show some strides the service has taken.

3 weeks, 15 unmanned systems: Navy launches ‘Digital Horizon’ exercise in Middle East

3 weeks, 15 unmanned systems: Navy launches ‘Digital Horizon’ exercise in Middle East
3 weeks, 15 unmanned systems: Navy launches ‘Digital Horizon’ exercise in Middle East

The event will feature 15 unmanned systems, 10 of which will be operating with the Navy in US 5th Fleet for the first time.

Saildrone CEO says Iranian interference was valuable experience, not a surprise

Saildrone CEO says Iranian interference was valuable experience, not a surprise
Saildrone CEO says Iranian interference was valuable experience, not a surprise

“If someone takes it, good luck. Keep it, it’s worthless. We’ve got hundreds of them,” said Richard Jenkins, chief executive officer of Saildrone.

Iranian navy nabs 2 American sailing drones, dumps them overboard: Iranian media

Iranian navy nabs 2 American sailing drones, dumps them overboard: Iranian media
Iranian navy nabs 2 American sailing drones, dumps them overboard: Iranian media

The incident comes just two days after an IRGC Navy support ship seized and then released a similar drone.

Iranian ship intercepted while trying to detain American drone

Iranian ship intercepted while trying to detain American drone
Iranian ship intercepted while trying to detain American drone

The encounter ended peacefully following multiple attempts by a US ship to contact the Iranian crew.