Object Detection Software to be Integrated into Unmanned Maritime Vessels 

PHILADELPHIA, March 17, 2025 — ZE Government Solutions (ZEGS), a wholly owned subsidiary of A.I.-based gun detection leader ZeroEyes, today announced it has partnered with HavocAI Inc., a leading innovator in autonomous uncrewed surface vessel technology, to deliver customized computer vision capabilities that will be integrated with HavocAI’s maritime autonomy platforms. 

HavocAI’s technology enables a single operator to command and control thousands of autonomous assets. The company’s platform is designed to provide significant cost efficiencies, operational reliability, and scalable solutions for a wide range of applications, from defense missions to commercial ventures. 

“We are thrilled to partner with the ZeroEyes team, many of whom are military veterans, to work with us on developing and delivering computer vision capability to our defense customers,” said Paul Lwin, CEO of HavocAI. “These capabilities will help us to build mission-critical aspects of our autonomy platform.” 

“ZeroEyes has mastered the ability to build and deploy customized computer vision solutions for a wide range of government customers,” noted Dustin Kisling, Executive Vice President of ZE Government Solutions. “We are very excited to partner with the HavocAI team, who are leaders in deploying maritime autonomy and unmanned surface vessels for critical national security mission sets.”  

From U.S. 2nd Fleet Public Affairs, March 15, 2025 

NORFOLK, Va. (Mar. 15, 2025) – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) departed Naval Station Norfolk for a scheduled independent deployment today. 

The ship’s departure comes after months of training, maintenance, and certification events, which ultimately prepared the ship for a multitude of operations. Ultimately enhancing the Navy’s ability to detect and counter threats when directed. 
 
“Being ready to fight and win isn’t just a goal, it’s a way of life for Truxtun Sailors. This crew is unmatched in their perseverance and dedication to the ship’s warfighting readiness and tactical proficiency,” said Cmdr. James Koffi, Truxtun’s commanding officer.  
 
“I am confident that our team will perform to the highest standards of excellence, providing sustained credible combat power and remaining a warship ready for tasking anywhere when called upon around the globe.” 
 
Truxtun, stationed in Norfolk, Va., is a multi-mission guided-missile destroyer with air warfare, anti-submarine warfare, naval surface fire support, and surface warfare capability. Its ship’s company includes approximately 300 Sailors, with an additional 40 embarked air wing personnel assigned to the “Vipers” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 48. 
 
“The maritime environment presents complex challenges, and the Navy demands well-trained and capable warfighters, and Truxton will deliver when called upon,” said, Vice Adm. Doug Perry, commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet. “These Sailors are adaptable, and our Navy has charged them to press forward and challenge threats against our nation, Allies and partners.” 
 
Truxtun last deployed in 2023 with the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group. During this time, the ship operated in U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation and participated in Exercise AMAN, Exercise Juniper Oak 23-2, and International Maritime Exercise 2023. 
 
“Our Navy, our crew, and our ships combine to make the U.S. a capable force,” said Perry. “For 250 years, the Navy has been a force to be reckoned with, and we stand ready to fight. I am confident in Truxtun delivering when called upon.” 
 
Truxtun was commissioned on April 25, 2009. The ship is named for Commodore Thomas Truxtun, who was selected as one of the Navy’s initial six captains on June 4, 1798. 
 
U.S. 2nd Fleet, reestablished in 2018 in response to the changing global security environment, develops and employs maritime ready forces to fight across multiple domains in the Atlantic and Arctic in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. 
 
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From U.S. Coast Guard 8th District, March 14, 2025 

PENSACOLA, Fla. — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Reliance (WMEC 615) returned to their home port in Pensacola, Monday, following a 60-day patrol in the Florida Straits, Windward Passage and Gulf of America. 

Reliance deployed in support of Homeland Security Task Force – Southeast (HSTF-SE) and Operation Vigilant Sentry (OVS) while underway in the Seventh Coast Guard District’s area of responsibility, where crew members contributed to safeguarding America by patrolling U.S. maritime borders. 

While underway, the crew assisted in the interdiction of 12 aliens attempting to reach the United States unlawfully by sea, including several young children. Crew members provided humanitarian aid and care until the aliens were repatriated to their country of origin.  

Reliance maintained presence and directed operations for additional Coast Guard assets to deter dangerous and unlawful alien migration departures in the Windward Passage, which enabled other Coast Guard crews to assist with joint force operations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)-led mission at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. 

While at sea in the Eighth Coast Guard District area of responsibility, Reliance’s crew patrolled the U.S.-Mexico maritime border in the Gulf of America to deter illicit activity such as illegal maritime migration, fishing and smuggling at sea. 

Reliance’s crew also worked with two nearby Coast Guard air stations to conduct flight operations and maintain critical ship-helicopter interoperability. 

“I am enormously proud and impressed by the Reliance crew’s exceptional professionalism, versatility and adaptability, which they demonstrated across multiple dynamic, high-profile and demanding missions during this patrol,” said Cmdr. Aaron Kowalczk, commanding officer of Reliance. “Their tireless commitment to the aggressive deterrence of alien maritime migration ventures and the relentless compassion displayed in their dedication to the Coast Guard’s humanitarian mission was exemplary, once again saving countless lives while safeguarding our borders.” 

Established in 2003, HSTF-SE is the DHS-led interagency task force charged with directing operational and tactical planning, command and control, and functions as a standing organization to deter, mitigate and respond to maritime mass migration in the Caribbean Sea and Florida Straits.   

OVS is the 2004 DHS plan that provides the structure for deploying joint air and surface assets and personnel to respond to irregular maritime migration in the Caribbean corridor of the United States. Its primary objectives are to prevent the unnecessary loss of life at sea while deterring and dissuading maritime mass migration alongside our federal, state and local partners.    

Reliance is a 210-foot, Reliance-class medium endurance cutter with a crew of 77. The cutter’s primary missions are counter-narcotics and migrant interdiction operations, living marine resources protection, and search and rescue in support of U.S. Coast Guard operations throughout the Western Hemisphere.  

For information on how to join the U.S. Coast Guard, visit GoCoastGuard.com to learn about active duty, reserve, officer and enlisted opportunities. Information on how to apply to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy can be found here.   

GYEONGSANGNAM-DO, Republic of Korea – Military Sealift Command’s (MSC) Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8) completed a seven-month regular overhaul (ROH) at Hanwha Ocean, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea, March 12, 2025. 

The ROH marks the first time that a Republic of Korea shipyard has bid on and won an ROH contract of this scale for an MSC vessel. The ROH is much larger work vice voyage repairs (VRs), which are conducted routinely in the Republic of Korea. 
 
“The Republic of Korea’s ability to conduct large-scale maintenance to USNS ships within the Indo-Pacific Theater demonstrates the strong strategic partnership between the Republic of Korea and the United States,” said Rear Adm. Neil Koprowski, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea. “Maintenance in Theater reduces downtime and costs, while enhancing operational readiness. This is a landmark achievement to be celebrated as a symbol of our strengthened partnership and ironclad commitment to the ROK-U.S. alliance.” 

ROH conducted aboard Wally Schirra in the Republic of Korea included dry docking, and more than 300 work items that addressed hull corrosion and a full rudder replacement. 
 
“Hanwha addressed extensive deterioration and damage to the hull, propeller, rudder, and rudder post/steering gear,” said Cmdr. Patrick J. Moore, commanding officer, MSC Office-Korea. “Notably, Hanwha engineers reverse-engineered the damaged rudder, completely replacing the unit when blueprint were not available. This saved significant time and resources in getting Wally Schirra back to sea, a testament to their resilient supply chains, advanced automations, and skilled workforce.” 
 
Wally Schirra is one of the many ships that are part of the U.S. Navy’s Combat Logistics Force (CLF). CLF are the supply lines to U.S. Navy ships while at sea. These ships provide virtually everything Navy ships need including fuel, food, fleet ordnance, dry cargo, spare parts, mail, and other supplies. 
 
“We appreciated the opportunity to complete this maintenance in the Republic of Korea, which will ensure Wally Schirra is ready for any tasking,” said Moore. “The addition of ROH capability for MSC ships in the Republic of Korea’s shipping industry adds additional means to deliver repair of military logistics vessels in order to sustain the readiness necessary to support Fleet operations.” 
 
CLF ships enable the Navy fleet to remain at sea and combat ready for extended periods of time. In addition to U.S. Navy ships, CLF ships also resupply international partners and allies operating in the Indo-Pacific Region. 
 
MSC Far East supports the U.S. 7th Fleet and ensures approximately 50 ships in the Indo-Pacific Region are manned, trained, and equipped to deliver essential supplies, fuel, cargo, and equipment to U.S. forces and coalition partners, both at sea and on shore. 

From Saab, March 14, 2025 

Saab has received a contract modification award from the U.S. Marine Corps for additional Marine Corps Training Instrumentation Systems (MCTIS) equipment. The order value for this award is USD $37 million (SEK 375 million) with deliveries taking place from 2025 to 2027.  

This award ensures the U.S. Marine Corps will continue implementing Saab’s deployable and expeditionary MCTIS capability. This advanced, interoperable live training solution helps Marines train in the most realistic environments, significantly improving their performance and survivability on the battlefield.  

The system focuses on developing and reinforcing effective tactics, techniques and procedures, while also facilitating joint training with NATO allies during multinational exercises. 

“We are honored that the U.S. Marine Corps continues to rely on us as their training partner for the next generation of Marine warfighters,” said Erik Smith, President and CEO of Saab in the U.S. “Our training capability enhances combat readiness by immersing Marines in realistic scenarios and rigorously analyzing their decision-making and actions, ultimately delivering on the objective of saving American lives. We take pride in providing the premier interoperable, land-based live training capability in the world.” 

Saab’s collaboration with the U.S. Marine Corps began with a contract awarded in June 2021, marking the transition from the previous Instrumentation and Tactical Engagement Simulation System II (ITESS – II) to the MCTIS training system.  

By Team Ships Public Affairs, March 13, 2025 

NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of Ship to Shore Connector, Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 112, from Textron Systems, March 13. 

Delivery of LCAC 112 follows completion of acceptance trials and represents the official transfer of the craft from the shipbuilder to the Navy. During acceptance trials, the Navy’s Board of Inspection and Survey tested the readiness and capability of the craft to effectively meet requirements. 

This addition to the fleet enhances Navy’s amphibious capability, providing a vital asset for rapid deployment and logistical support. 

“This new craft will provide the Navy and Marine Corps team with unparalleled capability in amphibious warfare, ensuring we remain agile and responsive to emerging threats and global challenges,” said Angela Bonner, program manager for Amphibious Assault and Connectors Programs, Program Executive Office, Ships (PEO Ships). “The introduction of LCAC 112 into our fleet marks another significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to maintain and enhance operational readiness.” 

The current LCAC is built with configurations, dimensions, and clearances similar to legacy LCACs—ensuring that it is fully compatible with existing well deck-equipped amphibious ships. LCACs can carry an approximate 60 to 75-ton payload and primarily transport weapon systems, equipment, cargo, and assault element personnel through a wide range of conditions, including over-the-beach. 

“The successful delivery of LCAC 112 demonstrates the strong partnership between the Navy and Textron Systems,” said Bonner. “This advanced craft will significantly enhance operations, providing a critical link in our ability to project power and support joint operations across the globe.” Textron Systems is currently in serial production of LCACs 113-125. 

PEO Ships, one of the Department of Defense’s largest acquisition organizations, is responsible for executing the development and procurement of all destroyers, amphibious ships and craft, and auxiliary ships, including special mission ships, sealift ships and support ships. 

March 14, 2025 | By David Vergun, DoD News  

Marines don’t want to be constrained to a stateside location. They want to deploy, said Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Eric M. Smith, who spoke yesterday at Defense One’s “State of Defense 2025” digital event. 

If they don’t, then they won’t reenlist, Smith continued, noting that Marines are currently deployed to every geographic combatant command. 

To remain operationally ready, Marines must be taken care of properly, he said. They need to live in a decent barracks, they need to have a say in where their next duty station will be, and they need to receive pay commensurate with their service. 

Marines also value accountability, Smith said, mentioning the Marine Corps has passed the last two annual audits and will do so again. 

When Marines check in to a new unit, they’re issued a rucksack, shelter and other gear. When they check out, they’re expected to turn in all the gear they were issued. If they don’t, then they’re expected to go to the surplus store and purchase what is missing. That’s accountability, he said. 

“It’s just ruthless adherence to standards. I mean that there’s no secret to it, other than that’s how we make Marines,” Smith said. 

The Marine Corps has been meeting its recruiting mission “because we don’t fail. We put our best and brightest on recruiting duty, and we will reward them for successful completion, and we relieve them when they don’t make their mission,” he said. “We don’t know how to fail.” 

Smith said he hopes for a budget because a continuing resolution is detrimental to the Marine Corps’ modernization efforts. 

Also, the Marine Corps needs more amphibious ships, he said, so Marines can move about where they are needed. 

“Everything we do is about warfighting and lethality. That’s all we know. That’s who we are. Any additional funding that we would get will go toward operational readiness and lethality,” he said.

From the U.S. Department of Defense, March 11, 2025 

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced today that the president has made the following nomination: 

Air Force Lt. Gen. John D. Caine (Ret.) for appointment to the grade of general, with assignment as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Pentagon, Washington, D.C. 

Below is the Air Force’s official biography of Caine: 

Lt. Gen. Dan Caine was the Associate Director for Military Affairs. His most recent assignment was as the Director of Special Programs and the Department of Defense Special Access Program Central Office at the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia, where he served as the principal staff assistant and advisor to the Secretary of Defense for all programs protected under special access controls. He has served in a wide range of operational, staff and joint assignments, primarily as an F-16 fighter pilot, weapons officer, member of the White House staff and special operations officer. 
 
Lt. Gen. Caine was commissioned in 1990 through the ROTC program at the Virginia Military Institute, and he has an Master of Arts in Air Warfare from the American Military University. He has completed a range of national security and leadership courses, including Harvard Kennedy School’s course for Senior Executives in National and International Security, and the Syracuse University Maxwell School’s Program on National Security. As a Command Pilot, he has logged more than 2,800 hours in the F-16, including more than 150 combat hours. From 2009-2016, Lt. Gen. Caine was a part-time member of the National Guard and a serial entrepreneur and investor. 
 
EDUCATION 
1990 Bachelor of Arts, Economics, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington 
1998 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., by correspondence 
1999 Air Force Weapons School Instructor Course, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. 
2001 Air Force Air to Ground Operations School, Nellis, AFB, Nev. 
2004 Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence 
2005 Master of Arts, Air Warfare, American Military University, Charles Town, W.Va. 
2006 White House Fellow, Air Force Fellows Program, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 
2012 North American Aerospace Defense Command/U.S. Northern Command Joint Task Force Commander Training Course, Peterson AFB, Colo. 
2012 Senior Leaders Maintenance Course, Washington, D.C. 
2017 Joint and Combined Warfighting Course (JPME-2), Norfolk, Va. 
2019 Capstone, National Defense University, Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C. 
2019 Senior Executives for National and International Security, The Harvard Kennedy School, Cambridge, Mass. 
2020 Advanced Senior Leader Development Seminar (ASLDS), Arlie Center, Warrenton, Va. 
2020 National and International Security Leadership Seminar (NISLS), Alan L. Freed Associates, Alexandria, Va. 
2021 National Security Studies Management Course (NSSMC), Syracuse University, Syracuse, N.Y. 
 
ASSIGNMENTS 
1. November 1992–December 1993, Student, EURO-NATO Undergraduate Pilot Training, 80th Flying Training Wing, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas 
2. January 1994–April 1994, F-16 Pilot/Assistant Training Officer/Scheduling Officer, 138th Fighter Squadron, Syracuse Air National Guard Base, N.Y. 
3. April 1994–June 1995, F-16 Pilot/Assistant Weapons Officer, 138th FS, Syracuse ANG, N.Y. 
4. June 1995–November 1995, F-16 Instructor Pilot/Chief of Scheduling and Training, 138th FS, Syracuse ANG, N.Y. 
5. November 1995–April 1998, F-16 Instructor Pilot/Chief of Training, 138th FS, Syracuse ANG, N.Y. 
6. April 1998–July 1998, F-16 Instructor Pilot/Chief of Weapons, 138th FS, Syracuse ANG, N.Y. 
7. July 1998–January 1999, F-16 Instructor Pilot/Chief of Weapons, 121st FS, Andrews AFB, Md. 
8. January 1999–June 1999, Student, F-16 Fighter Weapons School, 57th Fighter Wing, Nellis AFB, Nev. 
9. June 1999–November 2001, F-16 Instructor Pilot/Flight Commander/Chief of Weapons and Tactics, 121st FS, Andrews AFB, Md. 
10. November 2001–February 2002, F-16 Mission Commander/Chief of Group Weapons and Tactics, 332d Air Expeditionary Group, Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait 
11. February 2002–January 2003, Counter SCUD Project Officer, United States Central Command, MacDill AFB, Fla. 
12. January 2003–May 2003, F-16 Mission Commander/Flight Commander/Chief of Wing Weapons and Tactics, 410th Air Expeditionary Wing, Location Masked 
13. May 2003–January 2005, Chief of Weapons and Current Operations, ANG AFRC Test Center, Tucson ANG, Ariz. 
14. January 2005–August 2005, Director of Operations, ANG AFRC Test Center, Tucson ANG, Ariz. 
15. August 2005–September 2006, White House Fellow, Special Assistant to the Secretary, United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 
16. October 2006–January 2008, Policy Director for Counterterrorism and Strategy, White House Homeland Security Council, Executive Office of the President, Washington, D.C. 
17. January 2008–July 2008, J3 and Commander, Joint Special Operations Task Force – Air Directorate, Balad, Iraq 
18. July 2008–November 2010, F-16 Instructor Pilot/Mission Commander, 121st FS, Andrews AFB, Md. (July 2008–March 2010, Special Tactics Air Liaison Officer, 24th Special Tactics Squadron, Joint Special Operations Command, Pope AFB, N.C.) 
19. November 2010–June 2012, Director of Operations (A3)/Deputy Director of Joint Operations (J3), Joint Force Headquarters, District of Columbia ANG, Washington, D.C. 
20. June 2012–June 2014, Commander, 113th Maintenance Group, Joint Base Andrews, Md. 
21. June 2014–May 2016, Director of Joint Operations and Training (J3), Joint Force Headquarters, District of Columbia ANG, Washington, D.C. 
22. May 2016–June 2016, Deputy Commanding General, Air, Joint Force Headquarters, District of Columbia ANG, Washington, D.C. 
23. June 2016–May 2018, June 2016–May 2018, Assistant to the Vice Commander, U.S. Special Operations Command, Special Operations Command Washington Office, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va. and Assistant Commanding General, Joint Special Operations Command, U.S. Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C. (Concurrently) 
24. May 2018–September 2019, Deputy Commanding General, U.S. Central Command Special Operations Component and Deputy Commanding General–Special Operations Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve (Iraq) (Concurrently) 
25. September 2019–September 2021, Director, Special Programs and Director, Special Access Programs Central Office, Va. 
26. September 2021–November 2021, Special Assistant to the Chief, National Guard Bureau, Washington, D.C. 
27. November 2021–December 2024, Associate Director for Military Affairs, Central Intelligence Agency, Washington, D.C. 
 
SUMMARY OF JOINT ASSIGNMENTS 
1. February 2002–January 2003, Counter SCUD Project Officer, United States Central Command, MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. as a major 
2. August 2005–September 2006, White House Fellow, Special Assistant to the Secretary, United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. as a lieutenant colonel 
3. October 2006–January 2008, Policy Director for Counterterrorism and Strategy, White House Homeland Security Council, Executive Office of the President, Washington, D.C., as a lieutenant colonel 
4. January 2008–July 2008, J3 and Commander, Joint Special Operations Task Force – Air Directorate, Balad, Iraq, as a lieutenant colonel 
5. June 2016–May 2018, June 2016–May 2018, Assistant to the Vice Commander, U.S. Special Operations Command, Special Operations Command Washington Office, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va. and Assistant Commanding General, Joint Special Operations Command, U.S. Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C. (Concurrently), as a brigadier general 
6. May 2018–September 2019, Deputy Commanding General, U.S. Central Command Special Operations Component and Deputy Commanding General - Special Operations Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve (Iraq) (Concurrently), as a brigadier general 
 
FLIGHT INFORMATION 
Rating:  command pilot 
Flight hours:  2,800 hours, to include more than 100 combat hours 
Aircraft flown: T-37, T-38 and F-16 
 
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS 
Distinguished Service Medal 
Defense Superior Service Medal with bronze oak leaf cluster 
Distinguished Flying Cross 
Bronze Star Medal with bronze oak leaf cluster 
Defense Meritorious Service Medal 
Meritorious Service Medal with bronze oak leaf cluster 
Air Medal with bronze oak leaf cluster 
Aerial Achievement Medal 
Air Force Commendation Medal with two bronze oak leaf clusters 
Joint Service Achievement Medal 
Air Force Achievement Medal 
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with “V” device and four bronze oak leaf clusters 
Combat Readiness Medal 
National Defense Service Medal with bronze campaign star 
Iraq Campaign Medal 
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal 
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal 
Air Force Expeditionary Service Medal 
Air Force Longevity Service Award with three bronze oak leaf clusters 
Armed Forces Reserve Medal with hourglass device 
Air Force Training Ribbon 
Presidential Service Badge 
 
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS 
1992 Distinguished Graduate, EURO-NATO Undergraduate Pilot Training 
1999 Outstanding Graduate, USAF F-16 Weapons School 
2004 Lieutenant General Claire Chennault Award as the Air Force’s Outstanding Aerial Tactician 
Multiple Civilian Pilot Ratings, including Air Transport Pilot 
 
PUBLICATIONS 
“The Air Force Book,” The Air Force Association, September 11th vignette 
“Concept of Operations for the location, identification and destruction of Scud Missiles,” Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2003 
“Hurricane Katrina Lessons Learned Report,” The White House, March 2006 
“The National Strategy for Homeland Security,” The White House, October 2007 
 
(Current as of February 2025) 

From DoD News, March 12, 2025 

Today Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered a department-wide review of existing standards set by U.S. military branches pertaining to physical fitness, body composition, and grooming, which includes but is not limited to beards. 

“We must remain vigilant in maintaining the standards that enable the men and women of our military to protect the American people and our homeland as the world’s most lethal and effective fighting force,” Hegseth said. 

“Our adversaries are not growing weaker, and our tasks are not growing less challenging. This review will illuminate how the Department has maintained the level of standards required over the recent past and the trajectory of any change in those standards,” he added. 

The full memo is attached. 

Saildrone will leverage Palantir’s AI technology to deliver unprecedented insights for maritime intelligence, surveillance, and targeting applications. 

From Saildrone, March 13, 2025 

ALAMEDA, Calif. — Saildrone today announced a strategic partnership with Palantir Technologies set to revolutionize maritime intelligence capabilities. This collaboration will enable the rapid scaling of autonomous systems to deliver advanced maritime AI solutions—at a time when conventional naval assets are scarce. In an era of mounting global threats and critically constrained shipbuilding capacity, this partnership represents a paradigm shift in maritime security operations. 

Saildrone operates the world’s largest fleet of operationally deployed USVs, providing critical maritime domain awareness to the US Navy, Department of Homeland Security, and international allies. These autonomous vehicles utilize sophisticated and proprietary edge-computing AI/ML algorithms to monitor activities both above and below the sea surface, detecting threats including narcotics trafficking, illegal fishing operations, and adversary submarines.  

As demand for Saildrone services surges, the company will integrate Palantir’s sophisticated AI cloud infrastructure to enable rapid scaling across its entire operational spectrum—from transforming its manufacturing, supply chain, and fleet operations with Warp Speed to enabling AI-powered tasking of autonomous assets in the field. 

“As global threats continue to evolve, we’re seeing rapidly increasing demand for our maritime security solutions,” said Richard Jenkins, founder and CEO at Saildrone. “Leveraging Palantir’s sophisticated manufacturing and AI tools will allow us to streamline manufacturing and radically enhance fleet capabilities. While others make promises about tomorrow’s technology, we face complex global threats today. This partnership with Palantir ensures we deliver solutions today that outpace tomorrow’s threats.” 

With a decade of operations and nearly 2 million nautical miles sailed globally, Saildrone has amassed the world’s most comprehensive dataset of maritime intelligence at the sea surface. Palantir’s advanced AI capabilities will fuse this vast proprietary dataset with other external sources, delivering unprecedented insights for maritime intelligence, surveillance, and targeting applications. 

“We built Warp Speed to accelerate the organizations at the forefront of American reindustrialization—from the factory floor to the open ocean,” said Emily Nguyen, Palantir’s Head of Industrials. “Saildrone is delivering the future of Maritime AI, and we are extremely proud to provide software that supports the sustained competitive advantage of their USVs.”