The Royal Danish Navy has conducted trials with the Oceanus12 uncrewed surface vessel, developed by the British company ZeroUSV.
According to Defence Blog, the evaluation took place in Danish waters and is part of the country’s efforts to expand the use of autonomous systems in naval operations.
Measuring 12 meters in length, the Oceanus12 was designed to carry out missions either remotely or fully autonomously. The vessel can remain operational for extended periods and carry a variety of payloads, enabling it to perform tasks such as maritime surveillance, data collection, reconnaissance, and support for military operations.
According to ZeroUSV, the trials demonstrated the system’s capabilities in a real operational environment and underscore the growing interest among European navies in autonomous platforms. The initiative also aligns with the broader trend of incorporating uncrewed vessels to complement conventional ships and improve the efficiency of patrol and monitoring missions.
“We are delighted to have been selected by the Danish Defence to demonstrate our highly capable and technologically mature Oceanus12 USV in Denmark,” said Matthew Ratsey, Managing Director of ZeroUSV.
Denmark has stepped up its evaluation of uncrewed technologies across a range of operational scenarios. Recently, the country’s navy also conducted trials with underwater drones in Greenlandic waters to assess their performance under Arctic conditions.
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