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27 Nov 25. HENSOLDT presents TAERVUS, a fully integrated system for Electromagnetic Warfare (EW). Among other things, it combines state-of-the-art radio direction finders, receivers and jammers/exciters with powerful signal processing software and HENSOLDT’s own Spectrum Battle Management Suite (SBMS). These systems, trusted and field-proven over many years, are now presented under a unified name. TAERVUS covers both COMINT (communications intelligence) and ELINT (electronic intelligence) in the HF, VHF and UHF ranges up to higher microwave bands and offers jamming capabilities against enemy communications and radar systems. The name, which is composed of the Latin words Terra for earth and Corvus for crow, reflects the system’s self-image and identity as a land EW solution, while the crow, as the symbolic animal of electromagnetic warfare, also has a firm place in this product. TAERVUS combines solutions for tactical and strategic reconnaissance of the enemy with the ability to effectively jam enemy communications systems. It comprises holistic sensor and system solutions in which modular, software-defined and networked systems operate in conjunction with each other. Among other things, the integrated Artificial Intelligence supports signal analysis, enables semi-automatic classification and prioritisation of detected signals, and opens up capabilities such as ‘predictive jamming’, in which jamming measures are optimised in an anticipatory and situation-dependent manner. The need for such a system on modern battlefields is undisputed: In an environment where the speed and quality of information are decisive, TAERVUS enables its users to significantly shorten the so-called OODA loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act). This capability provides the user with early, accurate information on the enemy’s position, allowing them to make tactical decisions faster and more accurately than their opponent. “Those who act faster than their opponents and simultaneously disrupt their information gathering capabilities secure a decisive advantage on the battlefield,” said Dr Torben Brack, Vice President and Head of Cyberspace & EW at HENSOLDT. TAERVUS represents a new direction in defence technology, as it seamlessly integrates multiple systems into a system of systems. Its modular design allows it to be used in a variety of projects and guarantees that the user receives not only individual components, but comprehensive system capability. This innovative solution makes a significant contribution to securing the often life-saving information advantage in combat, thereby increasing the chances of success in any scenario.
27 Nov 25. Thales wins two PERSEUS awards for its innovations in electronic warfare and artificial intelligence
- Thales consolidates its role as a key defence partner by obtaining two new PERSEUS labels for its innovations in electronic warfare: CURCO (Radar Detector for Drones) and Golden AI (Artificial Intelligence-based analysis tool).
- CURCO provides a lightweight, accurate and reliable radar detection capability, adaptable to multiple platforms. Golden AI accelerates and automates the analysis of R-ESM data, thus reducing the stripping and analysis work experts have to do and improving the perception of the electronic order of battle.
- These technologies are designed to meet the current challenges involved in mastering the electromagnetic spectrum, against a background of massive development of drones and the intensification of conflicts.
Thales has received two major PERSEUS distinctions, awarded by the French Navy, the Délégation Générale de l’Armement (the French procurement agency) and the Agence de l’Innovation de Défense (Defence Innovation Agency). After winning an award in 2023 for its Sentinel electronic warfare solution, Thales is once again certified for CURCO, a compact electronic warfare payload for drones, as well as for Golden AI, an AI-based intelligent analysis tool for electronic warfare data. These two solutions were officially presented at the 2025 Forum innovation défense. CURCO is designed as a lightweight and compact external payload, adaptable to any drone and air, sea or land vehicle. It meets the SWAP requirements (size, weight and power). Capable of defining the electromagnetic environment over a wide frequency band, CURCO offers accurate, fast and reliable detection of enemy radar emissions. It transmits advanced tactical information to operators in real time for better anticipation. Its simple interface and compatibility with numerous mission software programmes has been established during experiments in real conditions, notably during two exercises carried out in 2024 and 2025 in partnership with the French Navy. As part of further developments, CURCO will incorporate, as an option, an on-board jammer aimed at disrupting detected enemy radars.
CURCO, a lightweight and compact external payload, adaptable to any drone and air, sea or land vehicle ©Thales
As for Golden AI, it offers a major evolution towards cognitive electronic warfare, thanks to two innovative functions that enable the data collected by radar interceptors (R-ESM) to be analysed up to 4 times faster. First, it enables the training of AI models from the databases of capitalised radar electromagnetic interceptions. It also enables the analysis of electromagnetic interceptions recorded during a mission, in order to identify the names of the corresponding radars and to enrich the database. By standardising and accelerating analysis, this tool significantly reduces operators’ workload, while improving the accuracy of interception reports. During tests conducted on the ground and then on board during the Clemenceau 25 exercise, Golden AI demonstrated its ability to handle the capitalisation base of the Navy. It also facilitated the debriefings of operators on board, accelerated analysis on the ground, and improved the perception of the tactical situation, while guaranteeing data sovereignty thanks to reliable and scalable AI. Created in 2003, the PERSEUS prize aims to accelerate the integration of key technologies by bringing together sailors, DGA engineers and industrial players, in order to quickly equip the armed forces. Thus, as the mastery of the electromagnetic spectrum becomes critical, in an increasingly dense and complex operational environment, CURCO and Golden AI meet essential needs, both for the Navy and for an export market. With more than 60 years of expertise in electronic warfare, Thales is a key partner for French and European defence, and confirms its ability to support forces in detecting and neutralising radar threats, regardless of the environment.
“We are proud to once again receive this PERSEUS label for our advances in electronic warfare. It is the recognition of our innovation strategy, and our willingness to quickly develop concrete solutions, whose value is demonstrated through operational exercises conducted with and for the armed forces,” said Marie Gayrel, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Vice President at Thales.
25 Nov 25. Dassault Aviation and Thales, through cortAIx, its artificial intelligence (AI) accelerator, have entered into a strategic partnership for the development of controlled and supervised AI for defence aeronautics. This partnership was signed on 18 November by Eric Trappier, Chairman & CEO of Dassault Aviation, and Patrice Caine, Chairman & CEO of Thales. The announcement was made on Tuesday 25 November at the Grand Palais in Paris, during the International Adopt AI Summit organised under the patronage of the French President. Dassault Aviation, an architect of collaborative air combat systems, and cortAIx, Thales’ trusted AI accelerator, are teaming up to develop sovereign AI solutions. These cover the functions for manned and unmanned aircraft, for observation, situation analysis, decision-making, planning and control during military operations.
“This partnership is reflected in research and innovation programmes dedicated to the collaborative air combat of the future, with a view to incorporating AI into aeronautical defence systems. It is the culmination of strategic discussions launched by Dassault Aviation and Thales’ AI accelerator, cortAIx, and illustrates our shared commitment to trusted, sovereign and controlled artificial intelligence for the armed forces,” says Pascale Lohat, Chief Technical Officer at Dassault Aviation.
Dassault Aviation and cortAIx are developing a lasting cooperation with a high-level, global ecosystem. Their work is carried out in accordance with national and European ethical principles and regulations (AI Act).
“cortAIx will bring to this strategic partnership with Dassault Aviation the best of Thales’ technological heritage, enriched by decades of military experience, combined with the agility and dynamics of a powerful innovation accelerator. Present in France, the United Kingdom, Canada, Singapore and soon in the United Arab Emirates, cortAIx relies on recognised technological partners to transform AI advances into concrete levers of sovereignty and efficiency,” says Mickael Brossard, Vice-President of cortAIx Factory, Thales.
This partnership was presented on 25 November to the guests of the Adopt AI event, via a large-scale illustration of the ambitions of the research and innovation programmes and initiatives currently supported by the European Defence Fund. Dassault Aviation and Thales, through cortAIx, presented their strategy for a controlled, supervised, sovereign, secure and trustworthy AI in the service of humanity, in front of an audience of representatives from the main French and European institutional, academic and economic bodies participating in the event.
24 Nov 25. Cubic DTECH, a recognized industry leader in providing trusted, scalable and intuitive edge compute and networking platforms, announces that a national security program is deploying new Mobile Data Centers (MDC)s to support mission-critical operations. The MDCs deliver advancements in autonomy, AI and cloud computing through the DTECH Fusion edge high-performance compute (eHPC). Mobile Data Centers (MDCs), integrated with AI, are reshaping national security by enabling rapid, resilient and intelligent operations in contested environments. MDCs support immediate threat detection, autonomous systems and situational awareness while reducing reliance on centralized infrastructure. Their ability to function in low-connectivity, high-pressure environments makes them especially valuable for military operations, disaster response and border security.
“MDCs integrated with AI are redefining the national security landscape, bringing agility, intelligence and resilience to the front lines,” said Anthony Verna, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Cubic DTECH Mission Solutions. “As threats evolve across physical borders, digital networks and humanitarian crises, the infrastructure that supports national defense must evolve with them. MDCs powered by Fusion eHPC are becoming a cornerstone of that modernization.”
Beyond the tactical advantages, MDCs strengthen cybersecurity and intelligence gathering operations. AI-enabled tools can identify and respond to cyber threats in real time, while onboard sensing systems monitor environmental conditions to maintain continuity during disruptions. MDCs also support large-scale data analysis for counterterrorism, biometric verification and surveillance, helping agencies recognize patterns and emerging threats quickly. With scalable performance and flexible deployment options, MDCs enable national security teams to adapt to fast-changing environments and maintain operational readiness.
26 Nov 25. Anduril Demos Connected Defense on NATO’s Eastern Flank. Russia’s continued aggression against Ukraine and its provocations along NATO’s eastern flank have reshaped Europe’s security environment. In September, the threat became more tangible: more than twenty Russian drones violated Polish airspace, prompting Warsaw to invoke Article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty, which calls urgent consultations among Allies when any member perceives its security or territorial integrity is at risk. Just days later, Russian MiG-31 fighter jets entered Estonian airspace without flight plans or transponders, forcing NATO aircraft to scramble in response. These deliberate incursions underscored a new phase of Russian coercion—one defined by constant pressure, swarm tactics, and speed—and made clear why NATO’s eastern defenses must be faster, smarter and more connected than ever. To meet that challenge, the U.S. Army Europe and Africa, working closely with NATO Allies, is developing the Eastern Flank Deterrence Line (EFDL), which includes a distributed mission command architecture designed to integrate national and Allied sensors, shooters, and unmanned systems into a shared live-data network. Rather than a fixed formation or location, the EFDL functions as a digital shield stretching across NATO’s eastern border. A radar in Estonia, for example, could detect incoming aircraft and instantly share that data with air-defense batteries in Latvia or command centers in Poland. Each nation remains responsible for defending its own territory, but through the EFDL, their systems contribute to a collective deterrence posture. In early November, Anduril joined the U.S. Army’s 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command (AAMDC) and the Estonian Defense Forces in Tallinn, Estonia, for exercise Digital Shield 1.0, one of the first major event to put the EFDL concept into practice. Over five days, Anduril engineers worked alongside U.S. and Estonian units to connect previously separate sensors, radars, and command and control systems into a single distributed network—the kind of digital infrastructure the EFDL will rely on across Europe. Within 48 hours of arrival, the team set up multiple Menace-T tactical compute and communication kits and established Lattice nodes running in the cloud. Together, these nodes created a resilient network that kept data moving, even when connections were jammed, weak, or cut off, a critical capability for any fight along NATO’s eastern flank.
Multiple Allied sensors were integrated into one live operating picture:
- The Estonian Defence Forces’ AN/TPQ-50 radar, used for detecting and tracking rocket, artillery, and mortar fire, and the Giraffe AMB radar, which provides short- to medium-range air-defense coverage.
- Sky Fortress, a Ukrainian-developed acoustic sensor network that detects and classifies drones by sound.
- Dowding, a commercial UAS-tracking feed developed by Edgesource and used by U.S. Army Europe and Africa, providing additional real-time detections from commercial and military sensors.
By connecting these systems through Lattice, Anduril enabled real-time data fusion across previously separate radar, acoustic, and commercial networks. Feeds that once operated independently were synchronized and shared instantly across U.S. and Estonian command nodes, allowing operators at radar sites, the Estonian Control and Reporting Centre, and U.S Army Europe’s G-3 Operational Data Team to see the same tracks simultaneoulsy, distinguishing drones from birds, validating detections, and coordinating faster responses.
Work that traditionally takes months of integration and certification was completed in days, proving how digital speed and interoperability can outpace an adversary’s ability to mass.
“Innovation is not a one-time effort,” said 10th AAMDC Commanding General, Brig. Gen. Curtis W. King, speaking about the EFDL initiative. “It takes consistent teamwork and trust among Allies. Our goal is to ensure every Soldier, system, effector, and sensor contributes to the EFDL and enhances NATOs collective defense.”
The modern air threat is defined by mass and tempo—swarms of low-cost drones and missiles that can overwhelm static defenses. Digital Shield 1.0 demonstrated a response built on speed, interoperability, and repeatability. Future iterations will expand integrations, introduce automated data fusion and layered effects, and deepen participation across the Alliance. The lesson from Digital Shield 1.0 is clear—deterrence on NATO’s eastern flank will depend not just on forward presence, but on shared data, connected systems, and the ability to move faster than the threat. (Source: ASD Network)
26 Nov 25. Global: Sophisticated new cyber techniques will elevate data-theft, financial risks to users. On 25 November, the cyber security company MalwareBytes reported that threat actors have adopted new techniques to deploy malware during ‘ClickFix’ attacks. More specifically, threat actors display a fake Windows update interface to trick users into running malicious commands, highlighting the attack’s reliance on user interaction. The commands subsequently run a PowerShell script that is responsible for fetching a next-stage malware loader concealed within an image. Threat actors then use steganography techniques to extract the code and execute the loader while presenting users with a seemingly normal image, showcasing the actors’ sophistication. Throughout this campaign iteration, threat actors have ultimately installed two renowned information-stealers (‘LummaC2’ and ‘Rhadamanthys’) onto compromised systems, likely to steal credentials and hijack user accounts for financial profit. We assess that this latest campaign underscores the rapid development of cyber techniques, which will in turn elevate security, data-theft and financial risks to global users. (Source: Sibylline)
26 Nov 25. Next Generation Jammers (NGJ): Turning Point in Airborne Supremacy. Born to replace the ageing AN/ALQ-99, NGJ is not a single upgrade — it is a family of purpose-built pods designed to dominate the electromagnetic spectrum. Engineered for carriage on the EA-18G Growler and adaptable to other host platforms, NGJ was created to defeat modern, resilient threats: frequency-hopping radars, networked datalinks and the distributed sensor webs that define today’s contested environments. The NGJ family — Mid-Band (MB), Low-Band (LB) and High-Band (HB) — is designed to work together as a layered triad, providing end-to-end spectrum coverage. With MB maturing first and now in production, and LB and HB advancing through development and test, the programme is transitioning from demonstration to sustained operational capability. NGJ’s significance is especially apparent in the most demanding operational settings. Designed for effectiveness in deep, contested waters and adverse environmental conditions, the pod family brings endurance, range and fidelity that legacy systems cannot match. Its thermal management, power handling and antenna architectures were developed specifically to sustain high-power effects without degrading host-aircraft performance — a requirement for missions where extended standoff and mission persistence matter. The path to NGJ’s maturity was not straightforward. Early development demanded breakthroughs in active electronically scanned arrays (AESA), compact high-power transmit/receive chains, and advanced thermal control so an aircraft could carry true high-power electronic attack without compromising flight performance. Engineers also built a modular processing backbone so the system could learn and be reprogrammed in months — not years — as threats evolved. Programmatic friction accompanied technical complexity. A formal protest once paused development, prompting a deliberate re-examination of evaluation methods, technical risk assessments and upgrade paths. Those corrective steps sharpened requirements, intensified testing regimens, and hardened the resulting architectures for sustained operational use. What truly elevates NGJ above previous generations is its software-first design. At its core, NGJ is a reconfigurable, open-architecture system that treats the electromagnetic spectrum as a dynamic battlespace: new waveforms, exploitation algorithms and cooperative tactics can be inserted rapidly. Mission crews can tailor effects in real time and share an electronic order of battle across platforms, turning jamming from blunt suppression into a precise, mission-level instrument that protects strike packages, suppresses integrated air defences, and preserves freedom of action for allied forces. Early results validate the concept. NGJ-MB is entering operational service aboard Growlers, and orders from the U.S. Navy and allied air forces reflect growing operational demand. As NGJ advances from LRP to FRP, deployments of incrementally upgraded pod sets will expand, and the system’s software ecosystem will continue to evolve. (Source: ASD Network)
26 Nov 25. Global: Cyber incident highlights long-term security, data-theft risks facing high-profile airlines. On 23 November, international news outlets reported that the Spain-based airline Iberia suffered a cyber attack that resulted in the exfiltration of customer data. The company alerted customers about the breach in an email, where it specified that the attack had originated from an unnamed third-party supplier, underscoring the supply chain risks facing global businesses. The threat actors exfiltrated names, email addresses and loyalty identification numbers during the attack; no financial information was reportedly affected. Nonetheless, we assess that this underscores heightened follow-on social engineering risks in the short term. Furthermore, the report came days after an unnamed threat group issued a statement attempting to sell approximately 77 gigabytes (GB) of data that had allegedly been stolen from Iberia. Although it remains unclear whether the attacks are related, this incident showcases the long-term security and data-theft risks facing high-profile, data-rich airlines. (Source: Sibylline)
24 Nov 25. How NGC2 Is Expanding the Battlefield Network at Ivy Sting 2. This month, Team Anduril joined the U.S. Army’s 4th Infantry Division for Ivy Sting 2, the second in a progressive series of exercises designed to advance the Army’s Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) ecosystem. Just six weeks earlier, during Ivy Sting 1, the team demonstrated digital fires in live training, using NGC2 to connect sensors and shooters so artillery units could respond faster and hit with greater precision. Ivy Sting 2 connected more data nodes, sensors, and Soldiers through a unified mesh network that linked every level of the fight, all the way to the division command post, delivering a more complete, real-time picture of the battlespace. At the center of this event were two new integrations: Ghost-X, Anduril’s autonomous aircraft system, and the AN/TPQ-53 radar, which detects and tracks incoming enemy artillery, rockets, and mortars to pinpoint their launch points—both now feeding directly into the NGC2 ecosystem. These integrations brought real-time sensing, target recognition, and radar tracking into the same digital loop that drives faster decisions on the battlefield.
AI-Aided Target Recognition and Battle Damage Assessment
At Ivy Sting 2, Striveworks’ AI operations platform powered AI-enabled sensing and decision-making within the Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) environment. Using Anduril’s Lattice Mesh network, a Ghost-X aircraft acted in a forward observer role—streaming live full-motion video for automated object detection and real-time battle damage assessment. Soldiers from the 4th Infantry Division, working alongside industry partners, trained and deployed AI models through Striveworks’ Chariot platform, the AI layer of NGC2. As Ghost-X captured video from the field, these models analyzed the feed in real time to detect and classify enemy T-72 tanks using automatic target recognition algorithms. Once a tank was identified, Striveworks’ Sky Saber application took that output and designated the target as hostile. The resulting data flowed through NGC2’s Lattice Mesh network to Soldiers coordinating fires, who reviewed the information and made the call to strike. When artillery rounds landed, the same AI models compared pre- and post-strike imagery to verify that the hit was successful. The AI significantly reduced the cognitive burden on operators and shortened the time between detection and decision while keeping humans in control at every stage to review, validate, and authorize actions before execution. Together, Striveworks’ Chariot and Sky Saber, Anduril’s Ghost-X, and NGC2’s open architecture showed how AI, sensing, and networked command systems can work as one—delivering real-time intelligence and faster decisions at the edge of the battlefield.
Data at the Speed of the Sensor
Ivy Sting 2 also introduced direct integration of the Army’s Q-53 radar into the NGC2 Mesh. Previously, radar data passed through multiple legacy systems before reaching the units that needed it—each step adding delay and risk. Now, a Voyager ruggedized edge computer running the Lattice software stack is co-located with the Q-53 radar, translating raw radar data into NGC2 format and sharing it instantly across the network. This change eliminated data bottlenecks, letting Soldiers across fires, intelligence, and air-defense teams act on radar information in near-real time, whether connected to the cloud or operating in the field with limited connectivity.
From Edge to Cloud
Building on lessons from Ivy Sting 1, where NGC2 operated exclusively at the edge, Ivy Sting 2 expanded to run simultaneously at the edge and in the cloud. Data from Ghost-X and the Q-53 radar flowed seamlessly to command-post nodes and cloud-based applications, giving leaders a single, coherent operational picture across every echelon.
What’s Next
With Ivy Sting 2 complete, the Army and Anduril team are scaling toward greater complexity. Upcoming exercises will add new command-and-control nodes, mission threads, and airspace-deconfliction capabilities. Each iteration advances NGC2 toward division-wide deployment and the culminating Ivy Mass event in 2026, where the entire 4th Infantry Division will operate as one digitally connected force. (Source: ASD Network)
21 Nov 25. UK launches military esports games to boost cyber skills. Military personnel from over 40 nations compete to sharpen cyber skills through gaming applying lessons from Ukraine’s use of gaming technology in warfare. Britain’s future cyber warriors will sharpen digital combat skills through the International Defence Esports Games (IDEG), launched today with over 40 allied nations in London. Following the UK officially recognising esports as a military sport in 2024, the IDEG acts as a collaborative arena for allied nations to sharpen the cyber skills that are critical for modern warfare – supporting the government’s Plan for Change to strengthen national security. With over 90,000 cyber-attacks targeting the UK annually, the initiative builds digital skills essential for keeping Britain secure at home and abroad. Personnel develop critical battlefield skills through competitive gaming, such as tracking multiple threats at once, directing soldiers on the ground, performing under intense pressure, and changing tactics based on live intelligence. Serving personnel from nations including the UK, Canada and Poland will compete for the first time at IDEG26. Ukrainian forces also proved gaming’s tactical value by developing drone simulator games, which improved operators’ targeting accuracy and reaction times, enabling more effective missions against Russian forces.
Louise Sandher-Jones, Minister for Veterans and People, said: “The Strategic Defence Review has shown us clearly that the nature of war is changing, and we must change with it. The Government’s Plan for Change demands forces are ready for digital battlegrounds, where our personnel must be as skilled in cybersecurity and with controllers as they are in traditional combat. ”
Lessons from Ukraine have shown how gaming technology can train drone operators and develop the rapid decision-making skills essential for modern warfare. The International Defence Esports Games (IDEG) positions Britain at the forefront of this transformation, ensuring our armed forces are prepared for the conflicts of tomorrow.
Modern warfare demands rapid digital decision-making, drone operation skills, and cyber capabilities. Personnel must process tactical information instantly while maintaining precision under combat pressure. The competition finals will take place at the new National Gaming and Esports Arena in Sunderland in October 2026, featuring live-streamed tournaments and strategic summits exploring cyber security, AI, and drone operations.
General Sir Tom Copinger-Symes, Deputy Commander of Cyber and Specialist Operations Command, said: “The International Defence Esports Games represent a significant step forward in developing the cyber and digital skills essential for modern military operations. Lessons from conflicts including Ukraine have demonstrated the real-world value of gaming technology in training drone operators and enhancing cyber capabilities.
IDEG will strengthen our warfighting readiness whilst building crucial partnerships with allied nations who share our commitment to technological innovation in defence.”
Chester King, President of British Esports, said: “The launch of the IDEG is a historic occasion for British Esports and military personnel worldwide. We are honoured to host the inaugural finals at our National Esports Performance Campus in Sunderland, which will showcase our world-class facilities and the city and region’s emerging status as a digital innovation cluster. With international interest already coming from cities in the USA and Australia to host IDEG27, we are focused on making this first event a phenomenal success.”
Today’s launch was supported by partnerships with BAE Systems, Babcock International, and the British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS) serving as official media partner, bringing comprehensive coverage to personnel across allied nations. For IDEG26, global advertising agency M&S Saatchi join as a founding partner and Babcock International as the founding mission partner. (Source: https://www.gov.uk/)
20 Nov 25. SAIC and HavocAI collaborate on US Navy maritime domain awareness. By integrating HavocAI’s autonomous fleets with JRE and Link 16, both companies aim to enhance the connectivity of maritime systems with broader command and control structures. Science Applications International Corp (SAIC) and HavocAI are joining forces to improve US Navy maritime operations by combining autonomous technologies with multi-domain communication systems. HavocAI’s collaborative autonomy stack will be integrated with SAIC’s Joint Range Extension (JRE) system to enhance maritime domain awareness within the unified joint warfighting network. SAIC’s JRE system extends the operational range and interoperability of Link 16, also known as TADIL-J, a tactical data link that supports information exchange among US and allied air, ground, and maritime platforms. Using this technology, military units can collect and share large volumes of tactical data in real-time, which is intended to support faster decision-making in operational environments. By integrating HavocAI’s autonomous fleets with JRE and Link 16, both companies aim to enhance the connectivity of maritime systems with broader command and control structures used by multiple branches of the military and allied forces. HavocAI’s collaborative autonomy stack currently powers dozens of autonomous vessels operating in self-organising teams, with the potential to scale to thousands. The integration will connect these autonomous fleets directly into existing command infrastructure via the JRE system. This approach is expected to allow for more effective coordination between globally-networked fleets of sensors, platforms, and command assets across all military services and their allies. SAIC navy business group executive vice president Barbara Supplee said: “SAIC’s JRE has been the backbone of advanced joint interoperability for two decades and this partnership to bring HavocAI’s innovative autonomous platform into the fold will provide immediate operational value and drive the future of maritime operations for the US Navy.
“The ability to seamlessly integrate dozens of autonomous vessels into our C2 architecture will provide warfighters with an unprecedented level of maritime domain awareness, sea denial, and sea control.”
The joint effort supports several goals within the US military’s Combined Joint All Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) initiative, which seeks to synchronise operations across all domains while improving decision-making. Both companies are preparing their integrated solution for demonstration activities and exercises. During these events, HavocAI’s autonomous fleet will provide real-time situational awareness data through the JRE system to US Navy operations centres. This is intended to align with the US Navy’s plans for hybrid fleet operations that combine manned and unmanned systems in coordinated missions. In August 2025, SAIC secured a $202m contract to provide the US Navy with a suite of training solutions aimed at enhancing fleet readiness. (Source: naval-technology.com)
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