Jan 6, 2026 12:19 PM
OceanSled Explorer is a rugged autonomous surface vehicle, measuring 3.6 meters, displacing 280 kilograms, and carrying up to 454 kilograms of payload.
Shift Coastal Technologies’ new unmanned surface vehicle (USV) is looking to extend autonomous capabilities into hazardous littoral zones, supporting high-risk maritime missions.
Measuring 3.6 meters (11 feet) and weighing 280 kilograms (616 pounds), the OceanSled Explorer can carry up to 454 kilograms (1,000 pounds) of payload.
It is powered by up to three high-capacity rechargeable batteries and operates reliably in temperatures up to 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit).
Read the full story on NextGen Defense: New USV Takes Autonomous Ops Into Hazardous Littoral Waters
Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance•USV•unmanned surface vessels•Ultra Maritime•unmanned surface vehicle
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