ARLINGTON, Va. — BAE Systems Inc. has purchased of the key assets of Riptide Autonomous Solutions, a provider of unmanned underwater vehicle technology and solutions, BAE Systems said in a June 3 release. Plymouth, Massachusetts-based Riptide specializes in small UUVs.
“Adding Riptide’s technological capabilities will position us to provide customers unmatched flexibility by offering a family of UUVs and integrated payload solutions capable of supporting a variety of critical missions,” said Terry Crimmins, president of BAE Systems Electronic Systems.
“Coupling our extensive expertise in sonar, signal processing, sensor fusion, undersea communications, electronic warfare, and autonomous systems with Riptide’s unique UUV platforms will enable us to affordably address rapidly expanding maritime mission requirements in the global defense, commercial and research markets.”
“Everyone at Riptide is excited to be joining BAE Systems, given our shared focus and strategic vision for the undersea market,” said Jeff Smith, Riptide’s founder and president. Riptide employees will join the BAE Systems Electronic Systems sector, many as part of the FAST Labs organization.
