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UK-based ZeroUSV has achieved the first autonomous deployment of multiple Oshen C-Star autonomous surface vessels from its Oceanus12 mothership platform, EDR Magazine reports. The demonstration marks a world first in unmanned maritime operations and advances the concept of distributed autonomous naval operations.
ZeroUSV named its first Oceanus17-class unmanned surface vessel The Lady of the Lake at a Plymouth ceremony on 18 August. The vessel will deploy to Portugal next week for NATO's Exercise REPMUS. The name draws on Arthurian legend.
Defence Blog reports ZeroUSV named its first Oceanus17-class unmanned surface vessel in Plymouth, with deployment to Portugal next week for NATO Exercise REPMUS.
Why it matters: Putting a newly launched USV straight into REPMUS is the fastest way to turn a UK prototype into alliance procurement attention.
British firm ZeroUSV christened its first Oceanus17-class unmanned surface vessel The Lady of the Lake at a ceremony in Plymouth on 18 August. The vessel will deploy to Portugal next week for NATO's REPMUS exercise. The naming took place during Plymouth's National Firework Championships and draws on Arthurian legend.