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Development Briefs

UFORCE UK-Developed Autonomous Sea Drone: Product launch in United Kingdom

UFORCE launched its first UK-developed autonomous sea drone for prospective defense and security applications. The launch is a product-development/market milestone and does not establish a UK military contract.

USV · United Kingdom

Original event: 5 Aug 2026

By Avantika Kapoor

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Oceanus17 – Lady of the Lake: Product launch in United Kingdom

ZeroUSV unveiled Oceanus17, a 17 m successor to Oceanus12, in August 2026. The event is a product-launch milestone rather than evidence of Royal Navy procurement or delivery.

USV · United Kingdom

Original event: 18 Aug 2026

By Avantika Kapoor

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UKDI autonomous sensing program: United Kingdom test and trial record

ZeroUSV demonstrated Oceanus12 autonomously deploying two Oshen C-Star surface drones during UKDI-backed trials in Plymouth. The project combines Oceanus12, C-Star and MarineAI's autonomy software to demonstrate coordinated multi-platform surface operations for defense and security missions.

USV · United Kingdom

Original event: August 2026

By Avantika Kapoor

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Kodaeral XII Autonomous RC Jetski Capability: Programme announcement in Indonesia

Kogabwilhan I transferred an autonomous/remote-control Drone Jetski to Kodaeral XII for water and coastal security, and its capability was inspected on May 19. The same event included an operational water trial of a separate Mud Boat, but the source does not state that the Drone Jetski itself completed that trial.

USV · Indonesia

Original event: 19 May 2026

By Avantika Kapoor

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Pushidrosal–Teledyne Marine USV Technology Engagement: Programme announcement in Indonesia

Pushidrosal conducted a factory visit to Teledyne Marine Denmark from May 24 to 30 as part of Indonesian naval hydrographic-technology modernization. The visit included technical review of the MB2/T20 system associated with the USV Z-Boat, alongside separate AUV and glider technologies.

USV · Indonesia

Original event: May 2026

By Avantika Kapoor

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Indonesian USV Platform Production: Programme announcement in Indonesia

ASELSAN Indonesia reported inspection of multiple USV platforms under production at PT Tesco Indomaritim. Platform type, military customer, mission and exact quantity were not publicly identified; the vessels are not automatically attributed to TNI AL.

USV · Indonesia

Original event: 1 Jul 2026

By Avantika Kapoor

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PT PAL Kamikaze USV / TNI Integrated Exercise 2026: Indonesia test and trial record

PT PAL Indonesia's Kamikaze USV successfully executed a strike mission during the TNI joint exercise at Dabo Singkep on August 5 while the platform remained under development. PT PAL states that the system can be remotely controlled or follow autonomous routes, reaches up to 55 knots, carries a 150 kg warhead and also supports ISR missions.

USV · Indonesia

Original event: 5 Aug 2026

By Avantika Kapoor

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KRI Canopus-936 Hydro-Oceanographic Capability Demonstration: Indonesia test and trial record

Pushidrosal presented and explained the Autonomous Surface Vehicle capability carried aboard KRI Canopus-936 to senior defense and government stakeholders in Jakarta Bay on August 12. The ASV was shown as part of the vessel's hydro-oceanographic equipment suite alongside separate underwater and aerial systems.

USV · Indonesia

Original event: 12 Aug 2026

By Avantika Kapoor

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Tupan II Search-and-Rescue Support: Programme announcement in Brazil

TideWise mobilized Tupan II on January 24 to support the Brazilian Navy's search for the missing fishing vessel Funelli. The USV remained a TideWise asset under Navy operational coordination; this was military support, not Navy procurement.

USV · Brazil

Original event: 24 Jan 2026

By Avantika Kapoor

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Cotação de Preços 02/2026; DMarSup: Brazil contract and delivery record

FEMAR's final-result page identifies Resposta Rapida Tecnologia Ltda. as the winning supplier for ten DMarSup workstations at BRL 196,800. The procurement meeting/selection session was scheduled for February 25, but the final-result publication/update date is not separately stated.

USV · Brazil

Original event: February 2026

By Avantika Kapoor

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RCA/001-2026; EMGEPRON PCA 2026 Item 168: Brazil procurement notice

EMGEPRON's approved annual procurement plan included BRL600,000 estimated spending for SUPPRESSOR demonstration services and possible related equipment, with a planned quantity of three. This is a planning allocation, not a 2026 contract award.

USV · Brazil

Original event: 27 Feb 2026

By Avantika Kapoor

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Acordo de Parceria para PD&I 09/2026; VSNT-DGS: Partnership in Brazil

DGS Industrial, UFG/CEIA, CTMRJ and CASNAV signed PD&I Partnership Agreement 09/2026 for AI research on unmanned vessels. The project covers autonomous navigation and situational awareness and runs through March 6, 2028. It is R&D, not Navy USV acquisition.

USV · Brazil

Original event: 6 Mar 2026

By Avantika Kapoor

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SUPPRESSOR S7 Prototype Hull Fabrication: Development milestone in Brazil

TideWise reported that fabrication of the hull for the new SUPPRESSOR S7 USV was underway during the first half of 2026 in partnership with EMGEPRON. The milestone is prototype construction rather than delivery or operational acceptance. No 2026 delivery is inferred.

USV · Brazil

Original event: Date not documented

By Avantika Kapoor

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Inexigibilidade 08/2026; Convênio 01.25.0159.00: Brazil contract and delivery record

FEMAR completed Inexigibilidade de Licitação 08/2026 for one remotely controlled multipurpose pointing system from Castro Leite Consultoria for R$215,000. The acquisition is linked to FINEP-FEMAR-CASNAV Agreement 01.25.0159.00 supporting the Navy's DMarSup research activity.

USV · Brazil

Original event: 30 Mar 2026

By Avantika Kapoor