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Uncrewed Surface Vessels Tahi and Rua in the Hauraki Gulf during sea trials. RNZN photo.

New Zealand News

RNZN USVs complete major patrol missions

29/05/202629/05/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 609 Views 0 Comments Bluebottle USV

The Royal New Zealand Navy’s two uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) recently completed the second of two border-security operations for Customs,

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Industry staff of the international interoperable underwater communications and relay capability during Autonomous Warrior at HMAS Creswell. Story by Emma Thompson. Photo by Able Seaman Jasmine Saunders.

News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology

Scientists dive into better communication

08/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3143 Views 0 Comments Autonomous Warrior, Bluebottle USV, Defence Strategic Review, DSTG, HMAS Creswell, Jervis Bay

Having the chance to see their work in action is a highlight for many Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG)

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Soldiers from Regional Force Surveillance Unit on Operation Resolute, regroup while conducting water patrols on Maret Island remote Western Australia. Story by Captain Lily Charles. Photo by Jarrod McAneney.

Australian Army Australian Border Force News Videos

New surveillance weapon used on ops for first time

18/11/202222/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3396 Views 0 Comments 10th Force Support Battalion, 1st Combat Signal Regiment, 3rd Battalion RAR, Bluebottle USV, NORFORCE, Operation Resolute

A new type of unmanned surveillance technology was used on Operation Resolute for the first time. CAPTION: Soldiers from Regional

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