Build a Little. Test a Little. Learn a Lot.
Blue Water Autonomy is accelerating the future of Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) by using its Ironsides autonomous test vessel to rapidly build, test, and refine modular autonomy, propulsion, and sensor systems in real-world ocean conditions, applying a proven iterative development philosophy inspired by Aegis founder Rear Admiral Wayne Meyer.
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Building the Future Fleet Through American Manufacturing
As national leaders urge American workers to rebuild the industrial base, shipbuilding has returned to the center of U.S. security and economic debates. On the Arsenal of Freedom tour, Secretary Pete Hegseth captured the moment succinctly: “You are the engine of the arsenal of freedom… Our warfighters cannot win without you.”
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1000 Hours of Ocean-Based Testing Surpassed
This week, the Blue Water team reached a significant milestone in our journey: surpassing 1000 hours of ocean-based testing of our proprietary propulsion system designed for autonomous surface vessels. Achieving this milestone surpasses the Navy’s original 720-hour land-based test requirement while also including the addition of fuel polishing, electric power generation, and a full sensor suite.
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