May 28, 2026, by Fatima Bahtić Australian company Hyperion Systems has unveiled the southern hemisphere’s first 3D-printed uncrewed surface vessel (USV), marking a major milestone for advanced manufacturing and autonomous maritime capability in Western Australia (WA). Designed by Western Australian marine architect Versatile Marine and equipped with autonomy software from Greenroom Robotics, the ASTRA 460 willContinue reading “Australian company to build first 3D-printed uncrewed surface vessel”
Monthly Archives: May 2026
Royal Navy crewless mine-hunting system docks in support ship for the first time ahead of potential Hormuz mission
27 May 2026 Topic: Fighting armsSurface Fleet The Royal Navy has successfully docked its crewless mine-hunting system in its mothership for the first time after extensive trials ahead of a potential operation to make safe the Strait of Hormuz. The 12-metre uncrewed surface vessel RNMB (Royal Navy Motor Boat) Ariadne was delicately manoeuvred into theContinue reading “Royal Navy crewless mine-hunting system docks in support ship for the first time ahead of potential Hormuz mission”
New Zealand to decide on Japan’s frigates by end of 2027, defense chief says
The Maritime Self-Defense Force’s Mogami-class frigate Kumano is docked at Singapore’s Changi Naval Base during a maritime defense exhibition in May 2023. | REUTERS By Gabriel DominguezSTAFF WRITER – May 29, 2026 New Zealand aims to decide before the end of next year whether to acquire Japan’s upgraded Mogami-class warships to replace its aging frigates, Defense Minister ChrisContinue reading “New Zealand to decide on Japan’s frigates by end of 2027, defense chief says”
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