13. January 2026
Textron Systems Hands Over Tsunami Usv To Support Historic Aukus Maritime Collaboration
Textron Systems Delivers TSUNAMI USV to Support AUKUS Maritime Testing
The TSUNAMI Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) has been finalized by Textron Systems Corporation for sale to the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific. The acquisition is intended to support the testing of the Maritime Digital Experimentation Federation, an initiative involving Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. This AUKUS program focuses on distributing and testing interoperability standards for uncrewed vehicles across international partners.
The TSUNAMI family of autonomous vessels is designed to provide the U.S. Navy and its allies with a versatile portfolio of multi-mission uncrewed assets. These systems utilize reliable, high-performance vessels from the Brunswick Corporation, integrated with the Textron Systems CUSV vessel-based autonomy control system. By leveraging mature commercial technologies, the platform aims to deliver immediate scale and increased capacity to the fleet.
The TSUNAMI craft provide the Navy with a rapidly deployable, fully autonomous solution to support their missions. The systems utilize reliable, high-performance vessels from the Brunswick Corporation, integrated with the Textron Systems CUSV vessel-based autonomy control system. This delivery follows a recent sale of a 24-foot variant to the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division.
The family of vessels offers several variants tailored to specific mission requirements, including differences in size, speed, and range. The program represents a low-cost, rapidly deployable solution that pairs the manufacturing and design capabilities of the U.S. commercial shipbuilding industry with Textron Systems’ experience in multi-domain autonomous vehicles.
As a subsidiary of Textron Inc., the company focuses on delivering modular and attritable systems that can be sustained globally to meet evolving defense needs. The TSUNAMI family of vessels is designed to provide the U.S. Navy and its allies with a versatile portfolio of multi-mission uncrewed assets, utilizing reliable, high-performance vessels from the Brunswick Corporation.
Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV) are becoming increasingly important for military operations, offering a low-cost, rapidly deployable solution that can support a wide array of mission profiles, including Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), Counter-UAS (C-UAS), mine countermeasures, and strike operations. The TSUNAMI USV is designed to serve as a mothership for the launch and recovery of Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).
The delivery of the TSUNAMI USV follows recent developments in the AUKUS program, which aims to distribute and test interoperability standards for uncrewed vehicles across international partners. The program represents a significant step forward in the development of unmanned surface capabilities, with multiple countries working together to share knowledge and best practices.
In addition to the TSUNAMI USV, HII has reached the 30% construction milestone for its new ROMULUS Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) family. The vessel remains on schedule for sea trials in the fourth quarter of 2026. During a recent facility tour, HII leaders and build partners from Breaux Brothers and Incat Crowther reviewed the current state of hull construction, outfitting, and the integration of the Autonomous Control System (ACS), Odyssey.
The ROMULUS prototype serves as the first entry in a modular, AI-enabled line optimized for rapid, repeatable production. Technical specifications for the ROMULUS fleet include speeds exceeding 25 knots and an operational range of 2,500 nautical miles. By pairing ROMULUS with HII’s existing REMUS UUVs, the company aims to provide a scalable dual-domain force package capable of supporting distributed maritime operations.
The development of unmanned surface vehicles is being driven by advances in autonomy technology, which are enabling these systems to operate more effectively and efficiently than ever before. The integration of AI-powered autonomy solutions, such as those developed by Shield AI, Applied Intuition, and C3 AI, is playing a critical role in the development of these systems.
The U.S. Navy and its allies are increasingly relying on unmanned surface vehicles to support their maritime operations. These systems offer a number of benefits, including reduced risk to personnel, increased situational awareness, and enhanced mission flexibility. As the capabilities of unmanned surface vehicles continue to evolve, it is likely that we will see even more innovative applications in the years ahead.
The future of unmanned surface vessels looks bright, with multiple companies working on advanced systems that are designed to support a wide range of maritime operations. The delivery of the TSUNAMI USV and the development of the ROMULUS prototype represent significant milestones in this field, marking an important step forward in the development of unmanned surface capabilities.
The integration of AI-powered autonomy solutions is playing a critical role in the development of these systems. Advances in autonomy technology are enabling these systems to operate more effectively and efficiently than ever before. The TSUNAMI USV and the ROMULUS prototype represent significant steps forward in this field, with multiple companies working on advanced systems that are designed to support a wide range of maritime operations.
The development of unmanned surface vehicles is driven by advances in autonomy technology, enabling these systems to operate more effectively and efficiently than ever before. The integration of AI-powered autonomy solutions, such as those developed by Shield AI, Applied Intuition, and C3 AI, is playing a critical role in the development of these systems. The TSUNAMI USV and the ROMULUS prototype represent significant milestones in this field, with multiple companies working on advanced systems that are designed to support a wide range of maritime operations.
As the U.S. Navy and its allies continue to rely on unmanned surface vehicles to support their maritime operations, it is likely that we will see even more innovative applications in the years ahead. The development of unmanned surface vessels is being driven by advances in autonomy technology, which are enabling these systems to operate more effectively and efficiently than ever before.
The TSUNAMI USV and the ROMULUS prototype represent significant milestones in this field, marking an important step forward in the development of unmanned surface capabilities. With multiple companies working on advanced systems that are designed to support a wide range of maritime operations, it is likely that we will see even more innovative applications in the years ahead.
The integration of AI-powered autonomy solutions is playing a critical role in the development of these systems, enabling them to operate more effectively and efficiently than ever before. The TSUNAMI USV and the ROMULUS prototype represent significant steps forward in this field, with multiple companies working on advanced systems that are designed to support a wide range of maritime operations.
The delivery of the TSUNAMI USV marks an important milestone in the development of unmanned surface capabilities, providing the U.S. Navy and its allies with a versatile portfolio of multi-mission uncrewed assets. The TSUNAMI family of autonomous vessels is designed to provide immediate scale and increased capacity to the fleet, leveraging mature commercial technologies.
Unmanned Surface Vehicles are becoming increasingly important for military operations, offering a low-cost, rapidly deployable solution that can support a wide array of mission profiles. Advances in autonomy technology are enabling these systems to operate more effectively and efficiently than ever before. The integration of AI-powered autonomy solutions is playing a critical role in the development of these systems.
The TSUNAMI USV and the ROMULUS prototype represent significant milestones in this field, marking an important step forward in the development of unmanned surface capabilities. With multiple companies working on advanced systems that are designed to support a wide range of maritime operations, it is likely that we will see even more innovative applications in the years ahead.
The TSUNAMI USV and the ROMULUS prototype represent significant steps forward in this field, with multiple companies working on advanced systems that are designed to support a wide range of maritime operations. The delivery of the TSUNAMI USV marks an important milestone in the development of unmanned surface capabilities, providing the U.S. Navy and its allies with a versatile portfolio of multi-mission uncrewed assets.
Unmanned Surface Vehicles are becoming increasingly important for military operations, offering a low-cost, rapidly deployable solution that can support a wide array of mission profiles. Advances in autonomy technology are enabling these systems to operate more effectively and efficiently than ever before.
The integration of AI-powered autonomy solutions is playing a critical role in the development of these systems, enabling them to operate more effectively and efficiently than ever before. The TSUNAMI USV and the ROMULUS prototype represent significant milestones in this field, marking an important step forward in the development of unmanned surface capabilities.
The TSUNAMI USV marks an important milestone in the development of unmanned surface capabilities, providing the U.S. Navy and its allies with a versatile portfolio of multi-mission uncrewed assets. The TSUNAMI family of autonomous vessels is designed to provide immediate scale and increased capacity to the fleet, leveraging mature commercial technologies.
The delivery of the TSUNAMI USV follows recent developments in the AUKUS program, which aims to distribute and test interoperability standards for uncrewed vehicles across international partners.