Saildrone
companySaildrone designs and operates unmanned surface vehicles for ocean data collection.
Saildrone, based in Alameda, California, manufactures autonomous surface vehicles powered by wind and solar energy. Their fleet includes the 23-foot Explorer, 33-foot Voyager, and 65-foot Surveyor, designed for various ocean monitoring missions. The company aims to enhance data collection capabilities for scientific and defense applications, with Lockheed Martin investing $50 million to integrate missile launchers onto their vessels.
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Saildrone unveils new medium unmanned surface vessel for anti-sub warfare, ISR
Saildrone has unveiled the Spectre, a new medium unmanned surface vessel (MUSV) designed for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations. The Spectre features two variants: the Silent Endurance and Stealth Strike, with costs around $40 million. Production will occur at Fincantieri’s shipyard, with sea trials expected in early 2027.