Saildrone unveils 52-metre Spectre naval USV design
Saildrone released the Spectre design for anti-submarine warfare, ISR and strike missions.
Evidence notes
- Silent Endurance and Stealth variants address long-endurance acoustic and higher-speed kinetic missions.
- The design supports a payload above 70 tonnes and containerized mission systems.
- Construction was due to begin ahead of first-vessel sea trials planned for early 2027.
Company context
Saildrone builds and operates uncrewed surface vehicles for maritime intelligence, ocean mapping, ISR and environmental monitoring. Its platforms combine wind or solar power, onboard sensing and autonomy for long-endurance ocean missions.