The strategic agreement sets the framework for a collaborative evaluation of the technical integration of SEA’s cutting-edge underwater sensing product, KraitSense and ACUA Ocean’s long-endurance, high sea state capable USVs. The partnership aims to unlock new operational concepts, identify joint commercial and defence opportunities, and support the future development of a combined unmanned maritime capability.
Richard Flitton, Managing Director of SEA said, “In today’s rapidly evolving threat environment, the underwater battlespace is evolving quickly. While crewed platforms remain vital to ASW and ISR operations, uncrewed vessels hosting specialist KraitSense payloads will bring powerful complimentary capabilities, that enable persistent wide-area underwater sensing and situational awareness. As we explore the true potential of uncrewed ASW and ISR operations in partnership with ACUA Ocean, we’re proud to be delivering a future-ready solution designed to meet the demands of modern navies both now and in the coming years."
Neil Tinmouth, Chief Executive Officer at ACUA Ocean said, “Working closely with SEA shows the power of innovative UK businesses collaborating to deliver the cutting-edge and cost-effective capability needed by navies worldwide in these increasingly complex times. By combining our stable ocean-going unmanned surface vessels with SEA’s leading ASW/ISR technology, we will deliver an autonomous solution that compliments and extends the operational benefits of existing platforms, and delivers scalable capabilities that enhance existing ASW and ISR operations.”
As part of the collaboration, SEA and ACUA Ocean will jointly develop mission concepts and use-case demonstrations. They will also showcase the integrated capability to international customers, leveraging their combined networks and industry expertise to reach defence and maritime stakeholders worldwide.
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