Source-linked news, original analysis and approved development briefs across unmanned systems. Original event dates, publication dates and evidence limits remain distinct.
EMGEPRON accompanied Brazilian Navy representatives led by the Commander of Naval Operations during a visit to TideWise to present the capabilities and possible employment of the SUPPRESSOR 7 and SUPPRESSOR 11. The discussion covered integrated autonomous naval operations, including mine-countermeasure and naval-patrol applications.
USV · Brazil
Original event: May 2026
By Avantika Kapoor
CASNAV demonstrated long-distance remote control of a VSNT through Project PRISMA during DroneShow Robotics 2026. The event validates command-and-control experimentation and is not a platform procurement.
USV · Brazil
Original event: June 2026
By Avantika Kapoor
During the third Submarine Cable Protection Workshop, CASNAV evaluated possible employment of VSNTs for preventive patrols and support before the arrival of cable-repair vessels. The discussions also considered interoperability among VSNTs, unmanned underwater vehicles, and UAVs for protection of critical maritime infrastructure.
USV · Brazil
Original event: June 2026
By Avantika Kapoor
CASNAV and partners advanced AI, computer-vision, route-planning and sensor-fusion integration for the VSNT-DGS/PRISMA development stream. The milestone is R&D integration and not a USV purchase.
USV · Brazil
Original event: 25 Jun 2026
By Avantika Kapoor
CASNAV installed a PRISMA control station aboard NAM Atlântico and conducted live connectivity testing. This is a mothership/C2 integration milestone and does not establish full operational USV mothership capability or a new USV procurement.
USV · Brazil
Original event: 2 Jul 2026
By Avantika Kapoor
Brazil's first Ministry of Defence seminar on unmanned systems addressed force-development and integration of unmanned capabilities, including maritime systems. The event is strategic capability development and does not announce a specific USV order.
USV · Brazil
Original event: August 2026
By Avantika Kapoor
CASNAV installed four NVIDIA H200 GPUs supporting high-performance computing for DMarSup autonomy and AI research. The development is USV-enabling R&D infrastructure rather than platform procurement.
USV · Brazil
Original event: 20 Aug 2026
By Avantika Kapoor
Brigade 162 reported progress on a 2026 surface-USV innovation project for training and combat readiness. Leadership inspected the physical project and directed accelerated completion and practical application. Value, quantity and configuration were not disclosed.
USV · Vietnam
Original event: 23 Jan 2026
By Avantika Kapoor
From the start of 2026 through early March, Regiment 2 researched technical innovations including a kamikaze USV for training and combat-readiness preparation. The exact design, quantity, cost and trial status were not disclosed.
USV · Vietnam
Original event: March 2026
By Avantika Kapoor
A May 13 report stated that the Brigade 146/Z751 USV had already completed Cam Ranh and offshore practical testing. The exact trial dates were not provided. Planned future Trường Sa testing is not treated as completed.
USV · Vietnam
Original event: May 2026
By Avantika Kapoor
Regiment 8 developed and used a gasoline-powered kamikaze-USV training model carrying a B-41 round to simulate enemy maritime incursions. The Military Region 3 innovation council rated the model A. Cost, quantity and first-use date were not disclosed.
USV · Vietnam
Original event: May 2026
By Avantika Kapoor
On 19 May 2026, the Institute of Information Technology and Electronics approved contractor-selection plan PL2600138650 for procurement of a high-speed USV. The plan placed the purchase under regular national-defense state expenditure with domestic competitive quotation and a planned package implementation period of 30 days.
USV · Vietnam
Original event: 19 May 2026
By Avantika Kapoor
A procurement notice was published on May 28 for one high-speed USV under IB2600242853-00 and parent plan PL2600138650. The package value was VND550 million with a 30-day performance period. Tender stage is kept separate from the later selection result.
USV · Vietnam
Original event: 28 May 2026
By Avantika Kapoor
Military Region 5 formally established an Unmanned Vehicle Battalion on June 25. Official government reporting explicitly states missions using unmanned systems in the air, on land and on the water surface. USV type and quantity were not disclosed.
USV · Vietnam
Original event: 25 Jun 2026
By Avantika Kapoor
Military Region 7 established an Unmanned Vehicle Battalion on June 29. Official reporting explicitly includes surface-domain operations, so the row qualifies under the defense-USV scope despite the multi-domain unit designation.
USV · Vietnam
Original event: 29 Jun 2026
By Avantika Kapoor
The July 21 contractor-selection result identified Vietnamese Composite Material Produce Company Limited at VND 519.515 million for one high-speed USV under IB2600242853-00. The procurement documentation gives a 30-day performance requirement. The row records contractor selection/result; a separate signed-contract date is not inferred.
USV · Vietnam
Original event: 21 Jul 2026
By Avantika Kapoor
The August 14 workshop confirmed an active Military Ship Design Institute program for a fiber-optic-controlled kamikaze USV. The row represents active development status; inception date, cost, quantity and test status were not disclosed.
USV · Vietnam
Original event: 14 Aug 2026
By Avantika Kapoor
Z189 was identified as working on kamikaze-USV configuration and tactical-technical characteristics. The event is an active design/development line and not production or procurement.
USV · Vietnam
Original event: 14 Aug 2026
By Avantika Kapoor