Saildrone Unveils High-Speed Autonomous Surface Vessel for ASW (heise.de)

• 50+ meter vessel for long-endurance autonomous deployment
• 30-knot operational speed enables rapid interception
• Strategic focus on anti-submarine and maritime domain awareness

"Saildrone has debuted its largest autonomous surface vessel (USV) to date, measuring over 50 meters in length. Capable of reaching speeds of 30 knots, the drone is designed to enhance anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and long-range maritime surveillance capabilities. This development signifies a major shift toward large-scale, unmanned naval patrols in contested waters."