Shipbuilder Austal USA has entered a strategic partnership with Saildrone, Inc. to build autonomous uncrewed surface vehicles. The new partnership combines Alameda, Calif., headquartered Saildrone’s uncrewed surface vehicle technology with Austal USA’s advanced manufacturing capabilities. It will provide the U.S. Navy and other government customers with a cutting-edge solution for maritime domain awareness, hydrographic survey, and other missions requiring persistent wide area coverage.
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