UK maritime defense company SubSea Craft is opening operations in Virginia Beach as it expands its presence in the US defense and naval technology market.
UK maritime defense company SubSea Craft is opening operations in Virginia Beach as it expands its presence in the US defense and naval technology market.
The company said Virginia Beach will become a strategic base for engaging with US defense customers, maritime industry partners, and local technology firms. Hiring is expected across leadership, operations, field engineering, and technician roles.
SubSea Craft develops maritime platforms and technologies designed for naval and defense missions, particularly in contested and complex maritime environments.
Virginia Beach was selected partly because of its proximity to military facilities, shipbuilding infrastructure, and defense manufacturing capabilities. The region is home to one of the largest concentrations of naval activity in the US.
Tom Harkin, chief commercial officer at SubSea Craft, said the region’s maritime infrastructure and defense ecosystem aligned with the company’s long-term US growth plans.
“Virginia Beach offers an exceptional environment for a company operating at the intersection of maritime innovation and defense technology,” he said.
SubSea Craft also plans to work with Virginia-based Global Technical Systems as part of its local expansion efforts.
Defense Firms Launch US Subsidiaries
Several international defense companies have established or expanded US-based subsidiaries over the past year as demand for domestic manufacturing and procurement access continues to grow.
In May, Quantum Cyber launched Quantum Drones Corporation, a US-based subsidiary focused on autonomous warfare and drone defense programs that will support future participation in US government procurement.
In April, South Korean company LIG Defense & Aerospace opened its first US subsidiary to expand partnerships and technology cooperation with the US Navy.
Earlier, in February, Italian firm Avio announced plans for a $500-million solid rocket motor facility in Virginia that is expected to create more than 1,000 jobs and boost US propulsion manufacturing capacity.
