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ABS Publishes Whitepaper on Autonomous Vessel Developments

Whitepaper Builds on Pioneering ABS Autonomy and Remote-Control Projects (HOUSTON) ABS has published a whitepaper proposing a goal-based framework for future rules to enable autonomous vessel operations. The ABS Autonomous Vessels Whitepaper is designed to support the industry’s increasing adoption of autonomous capabilities with a focus on safe implementation. It sets out 10 goals to create a framework... Continue reading

Echodyne Radars Selected for U.S Army Force Protection Program

Seattle, WA. – March 15, 2022 – Echodyne, the radar platform company, announced today that Advanced Technology Systems Company (ATSC), the prime contractor for the $191 million dollar Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the U.S. Army’s Security Surveillance System (SSS) program of record and a leader in Force Protection Systems and Border/Maritime Surveillance Systems has received... Continue reading

Wisk Aero Partners with Long Beach to Make AAM a Reality in Southern California

Teledyne FLIR Defense Awarded $43.9 Million Contract to Service U.S. Navy and Coast Guard Sensor Systems

Effort Will Maintain Land- and Sea-Based Imaging Systems used for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance; Builds on Recent Awards Worth $16.2 Million for Other System Upgrades  WILSONVILLE, OR, Feb. 8, 2022 ― Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), announced that the U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Center has awarded the company an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract... Continue reading

AUVSI Announces Advocacy Department Expansion

AUVSI Announces Advocacy Department Expansion AUVSI to Boost Policy Advocacy in Air, Ground and Maritime Domains Across Commercial, Defense and Civil Markets   ARLINGTON, Va. – The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), the world's largest non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of unmanned systems and robotics, today announced new additions to its advocacy staff. The... Continue reading

MBZIRC Maritime Grand Challenge Provides Opportunity For Unmanned Systems Competition, Collaboration, Innovation

The Mohammed Bin Zayed International Robotics Challenge (MBZIRC) is a global competition designed to push the boundaries of autonomous robotics. With a total prize purse of over US $3 million, the challenge is held every two years in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and provides universities, research centers, companies, and individual innovators an opportunity to address global... Continue reading

Unmanned Systems Defense – Phase III Highlights

This week AUVSI hosted Unmanned Systems Defense (USD), the association’s signature annual event connecting industry leaders with Department of Defense (DoD) officials to advance the front line of innovation.  As the Pentagon moves resources to address a new era of strategic competition, unmanned systems – in the air and space, at sea, and on land – will be the tip of the sword for U.S. competitiveness. USD bring together stakeholders throughout the... Continue reading

CNSP continues to expand Triton capabilities after reaching major project milestones for DHS project

This summer, Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs (CNSP) completed testing of Triton, an environmentally powered ocean-surveillance technology that will be used to support the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) in its mission of protecting more than 95,000 miles of maritime border shoreline and 15,000 miles of waterways, seaports and other commercially navigable waters. As the prime contractor... Continue reading

AUVSI Announces Fourth Annual XCELLENCE Award Winners

Award recognizes achievements in field of unmanned systems operations, technology, innovation ARLINGTON, Va. — Association for Unmanned Vehicles Systems International (AUVSI) today announced the winners of the fourth annual XCELLENCE Awards during an awards ceremony at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2021. The awards recognize companies, organizations, and individuals that achieved significant accomplishments across the unmanned systems community.... Continue reading

About AUVSI

Since 1972, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has enabled technical innovation, supportive policy, and inspired academic breakthroughs in the uncrewed industry.