Robosys Advances Integrated Subsea Autonomy at UDT

Undersea Defence Technology (UDT) once again brought together military leaders, naval operators, defence innovators and technology providers to explore the technologies shaping the future maritime battlespace.

As one of the world’s leading undersea and maritime defence events, UDT provides an important forum for discussing emerging operational challenges, future capability requirements and next-generation autonomous systems.

Representing Robosys Automation at this year’s event was Chief Strategy Officer, Nigel Lee, engaging with defense stakeholders, naval operators and industry partners on the growing role of maritime autonomy in future naval operations. UDT was a great platform to network and also catch up with old allies, such as OSI Maritime‘s Mike Ball, with whom Nigel Lee served with on HMS OSIRIS several decades ago!

Maritime autonomy at Robosys extends beyond navigation alone. The VOYAGER AI software suite automates navigation, mission execution and vessel systems management, enabling higher levels of operational independence across a wide range of watercraft and workboats.

UDT is relevant to Robosys looking at new and novel Inertial Navigation Systems (INS), GNSS technologies and wider vessel underwater detection systems to enable assured autonomous mission execution for maritime and underwater operations in challenging and GNSS denied environments.

The integration of INS and GNSS technologies provides resilient navigation performance and enhanced PNT, supporting operations where precision, reliability and mission assurance are Critical to Mission success.

A major theme throughout UDT 2026 was the increasing importance of autonomous and uncrewed systems operating effectively within complex maritime environments. As defence organisations continue accelerating investment in autonomous capability, the integration of trusted navigation, mission execution and vessel control systems is becoming increasingly critical to operational success.

Designed to support both crewed and uncrewed platforms, Robosys VOYAGER AI delivers advanced autonomous navigation, route execution, obstacle avoidance and mission management capabilities while maintaining safe and reliable vessel control in demanding operational and contested environments.

Events such as UDT highlight the accelerating momentum behind autonomous maritime technologies and the growing requirement for operationally proven solutions. Through continued innovation in VOYAGER AI and integrated autonomy systems, Robosys Automation remains committed to helping defense customers deploy trusted autonomous capability faster, safer and with greater confidence.