SubSea Craft unveils MARS: new autonomous naval drone developed in 100 days for military operations

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SubSea Craft unveils MARS: new autonomous naval drone developed in 100 days for military operationsSubSea Craft unveils MARS: new autonomous naval drone developed in 100 days for military operations (SubSea Craft)

British company SubSea Craft has unveiled MARS, its newest Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV), developed and launched in a record time of just 100 days.

The vessel was designed to operate autonomously in challenging maritime environments, offering mission flexibility, survivability, and integration with various types of payloads, including weapons.

MARS is the company’s second platform, following the VICTA, and shares with it an open-architecture digital control system.

MARS can be used for reconnaissance, surveillance, and support missions alongside crewed platforms, even in environments with limited communications. It is also compatible with both offensive and defensive systems, such as the American ALTIUS attack drone, and can carry both kinetic and non-kinetic payloads.

The vehicle was tested in collaboration with members of the AUKUS pact, including the Australian Maritime College, demonstrating interoperability with allied naval forces.

This technological advancement reflects a growing trend in the use of maritime drones in the defense sector, as they are more cost-effective and safer than crewed vessels. SubSea Craft plans to showcase MARS at international trade shows throughout 2025, reinforcing its position as a leader in the development of digital, modular, and autonomous naval platforms.

The United Kingdom, along with countries like France and China, has been increasing its investment in this type of technology to expand its naval warfare capabilities.

Source: UK Defence Journal / Militarnyi | Photo: SubSea Craft | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team

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