Hanwha, HavocAI Partner on 200-Foot Autonomous Warship for US Military

[Starmix]

According to the report, a major shipbuilder is stepping deeper into autonomous naval tech, teaming with an AI specialist to develop a 200-foot (70-meter) autonomous surface vessel (ASV) for the US military.

The report stated that the effort brings together Hanwha Systems, Hanwha Defense USA, and HavocAI, combining shipyard-scale manufacturing with autonomy software designed for contested environments.

The report added that this vessel is intended to operate without a crew while supporting a range of military missions. The partnership positions Hanwha as the only shipbuilder with an active US shipyard to formally align with an autonomous vessel developer. Its Philly Shipyard is being considered as the primary production hub for the large ASV.

Additionally, HavocAI co-founder Paul Lwin said that the project aligns with Pentagon calls to create more boats faster, with more capabilities for less money.

Source: Next Gen Defense

 

[gwolf666]

What's being developed with Hanwha Systems, Hanwha Defense USA, and HavocAI strikes me as a decisive step in the evolution of naval technology. For me, the most impressive aspect is that it's a 70-meter autonomous vessel, capable of operating without a crew and adapting to demanding environments. Personally, I believe this alliance combines the best of both worlds: the industrial capacity of an active shipyard in the US and autonomous software designed for complex military missions. Interestingly, the project not only seeks operational efficiency but also responds to the Pentagon's call to produce more vessels with greater capabilities at a lower cost. For me, the most relevant point is that this type of advancement redefines the concept of maritime security. Ultimately, I think we are witnessing the beginning of a new era in naval defense.