MARTAC demonstrates autonomous MANTAS T8 launch and recovery
MARTAC and Sealartec unveiled an autonomous system for deploying and recovering MANTAS T8 from a Devil Ray T38 carrier USV.
Evidence notes
- The carrier configuration handled the exact 2.5 m MANTAS T8 without personnel entering the water to launch or recover it.
- The add-on system used local positioning and a configurable cradle integrated with the Devil Ray vessel control system.
- MARTAC described operation through sea state four and immediate commercial availability of the launch-and-recovery package.
Company context
MARTAC designs and manufactures high-speed uncrewed surface vessels for defence, security, surveillance and maritime logistics. Its MANTAS and Devil Ray families use modular payload bays and common control software to support distributed sensing, mine countermeasures, electronic warfare and armed or unarmed fleet operations. The Florida company has demonstrated multi-vehicle missions with US and allied naval organisations.