Source-linked news, original analysis and approved development briefs across unmanned systems. Original event dates, publication dates and evidence limits remain distinct.
The result for the GSL ASV re-procurement identifies Patel Engineering Works (Vizag) as the selected contractor on July 1, 2026. The reported winning bid is ₹4.38 crore and the underlying work period is about 10 months and 4 days. Public evidence supports an AOC/contractor-selection result but not a separately verified signed contract.
The Indian Navy/NSRY Karwar issued GeM bid GEM/2026/B/7677514 on July 3, 2026 for a three-year comprehensive annual maintenance contract for the Autonomous Fast Interceptor Boat. This is a sustainment procurement for an existing USV capability rather than acquisition of additional boats.
Apollo Micro Systems received an Indian Navy Make-II Prototype Sanction Order for SAVIOR-ASW on July 22, 2026. The order authorizes prototype development and demonstration for the semi-submersible autonomous vessel concept. Under the Make-II prototype stage there is no government cost obligation, so the event is not a production procurement contract.
Accurate Industrial Controls announced Indian Register of Shipping certification of its autonomous-navigation and collision-avoidance capability following sea trials at Karwar. The certification supports the maturity of the ISACA autonomy stack on a 13 m autonomous-capable patrol/workboat.
C2C Advanced Systems signed an exclusive strategic agreement with ACUA Ocean on March 11, 2026 covering ACUA unmanned surface vessel technologies in India. C2C was appointed to introduce, integrate, localize, license and develop the Indian market for ACUA solutions, including engagement with government, armed forces, PSUs and security customers.
Vikra Ocean Tech announced a USD 1 million seed financing round in April 2026. The company's ocean-robotics portfolio includes autonomous surface vessels, and reporting states that the financing supports manufacturing scale-up and commercialization to defense and PSU customers.
Rekise Marine showcased its autonomous maritime technology at Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France, from June 14 to June 16, 2026. Official event material identifies Rekise as an Indian defense-technology company developing autonomous surface and underwater platforms for Indian Navy ISR and maritime-defense missions.
iDEX reported on June 14, 2026 that EyeROV secured a USD 5 million investment commitment from Unicorn India Ventures during Bharat Innovates 2026. EyeROV's product portfolio includes autonomous surface vessels alongside ROVs and AUVs, including defense-surveillance applications.
EyeROV unveiled Sea Serpent in August 2026 as a high-speed autonomous surface craft for defense, coastal security, surveillance and rapid maritime response. Company material describes autonomous navigation, LiDAR obstacle avoidance, modular payloads and ISR, patrol, naval-base security and maritime-domain-awareness missions.
Korean Register and Singapore's Defence Science and Technology Agency signed an MOU on January 7, 2026 to cooperate on verification and validation of USV perception and autonomy technologies. The effort concerns a structured V&V framework applicable to autonomous surface vessels and defense technology development.
Hanwha and HavocAI formalized a partnership on January 8, 2026 to develop 200-foot autonomous surface vessels for future U.S. military maritime operations. Hanwha Philly Shipyard was identified as a potential production location within the industrial concept. The announcement is a joint development partnership and does not evidence a U.S.
DAPA published a preliminary 2026 component-localization notice covering two development items, including the small unmanned target boat used with the Multi-Purpose Training Support Boat program. The notice set a maximum government-support ceiling of KRW 3.585 billion across both localization items and a planned 24-month development period after selection.
The ROK Navy Education Command formally began operating its Maritime Unmanned Systems Education Center on March 3, 2026. The center provides operation and maintenance training covering unmanned surface, aerial and underwater systems. This is a force-development and training-infrastructure milestone rather than a platform procurement.
The ROK Navy Operations Command posted a procurement on April 7, 2026 for a combat-experiment service using a commercial USV, associated control equipment and target assets. The procurement budget was KRW 90 million and the estimated price was KRW 81.818 million. This is the initial tender stage of a later re-tender lifecycle, not an award.
The ROK Navy Operations Command issued tender R26BK01470931 on April 16, 2026 for a combat experiment intended to verify operational effects through USVs. The procurement budget was KRW 250 million, with the service planned through December 31, 2026 and USV-related equipment required within four months after contracting.
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and Anduril reported that a new autonomous surface vessel prototype had entered production at HD Hyundai's Ulsan shipyard on April 20, 2026. The program combines Korean shipbuilding with Anduril autonomy for prospective U.S. Navy autonomous-vessel requirements. The construction milestone does not itself establish a U.S.
HD Hyundai, Anduril Industries and the American Bureau of Shipping signed a three-party framework on April 22, 2026 covering autonomous surface-vessel design, autonomy integration, verification and classification. The agreement supports development and assurance of autonomous maritime systems. It is a cooperation framework rather than a procurement contract.
The initial commercial-USV combat-experiment procurement R26BK01447953 concluded without a successful award in late April 2026. Procurement-system timestamps around the unsuccessful outcome are internally inconsistent, so the exact day is not forced. This is a distinct tender-outcome milestone preceding the April 28 re-tender.