Forcys has been selected by Ocean Aero as a payload provider for its autonomous underwater and surface vehicle (AUSV), the Triton.
Forcys will be supplying Ocean Aero with two advanced technologies. This includes the SPRINT-Nav Mini, one of the smallest hybrid acoustic-inertial navigation systems, developed by Forcys partner Sonardyne.
Additionally, Forcys will provide the Solstice multi-aperture sonar (MAS) system, developed by the company’s partner Wavefront Systems.
The Triton is an environmentally powered AUSV. Completely solar and wind powered, it can travel at speeds of up to 5 knots and can submerge for up to 5 days at 2 knots.
The Triton can be used as a force multiplier for defense operations, offering easy logistics, launch, and recovery while evading detection using autonomous avoidance and deep diving capabilities.
The partnership is set to combine Forcys’ marine defense market expertise, alongside its access to a range of technology partners, and Ocean Aero’s many applications for the Triton.
Forcys’ General Manager and Head of Global Sales, Dan Zatezalo, commented, “We are thrilled that Ocean Aero has chosen us as their payload provider for defence applications. Their revolutionary technology is a great complement to our offer, and we think their customers are going to love the results. We look forward to working with them in driving the autonomous ocean defense technology sector forward.”
Bob Marthouse, COO from Ocean Aero, added, “A key differentiation in our selection process is the performance to power ratio. We need to maximize the value from our payloads while managing the power consumption to sustain our mission goals. This is where the technology from Forcys makes a significant difference. On our last mission, everyone was highly impressed with the Solstice MAS.”
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