Small, Medium and Large USVs
Unmanned ships offer affordability in construction and ease of maintenance. They reduce the standard manual requirements of seafaring vessels and are highly adaptable for multi-mission needs. Deployed ships can provide remote support capabilities and maintain operational readiness in any mission scenario. They are also a strategic enabler of the Navy’s ongoing shift toward a “distributed” architecture fleet that is forecasted to significantly increase the number of unmanned vessels.
In addition to developing our own unmanned platforms, Swiftships offers expertise and experience in the design and construction of unmanned vessels to navies, law enforcement, security, or commercial clients. In our shipyards, we can build small to large USVs, and we are experienced with prototype construction.
Design and Construction Services
Swiftships brings a unique advantage and much-needed capabilities in the design and construction of unmanned surface vehicles. With over 80 years of experience manufacturing highly specialized military vessels. Critical to Swiftships’ success is our highly developed infrastructure and knowledgeable personnel, enabling us to adapt and innovate rapidly in response to the dynamic needs of the naval industry, particularly in autonomous capability.
We specialize in designing and constructing vessels that meet customer requirements for different autonomy levels. Additionally, we offer retrofitting services for current ship designs with advanced autonomous capabilities. Our clients benefit from turnkey operating capabilities, including the development of tailored conventional or autonomous platforms, along with MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) and sustainment programs that assist navies in modernizing their ships while reducing costs.
We are currently constructing MUSVs for the US Navy program of record. To learn more, click here.
Swiftships' Unmanned Platforms
In addition to continuous enhancement of our engineering and construction capabilities, Swiftships began investing in autonomy over 20 years ago, with a focus on developing Dynamic Positioning System (DPS) integration with vessels, and subsequently advancing towards unmanned capabilities.
In collaboration with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (ULL), Swiftships developed a partially manned remote-controlled system, known as Anaconda (AN-2), which marked the first step in developing an autonomous vessel in 2015.
In 2022, we unveiled our 46-feet Challenger, a surface vessel designed for unmanned missions that combine total situational awareness with functional design and superior performance, utilizing an autonomous system of our client’s choice. With a top speed of over 45 knots and an endurance of more than 40 hours, the Challenger will significantly enhance maritime fleet force protection by identifying and engaging remote targets before they pose imminent threats.
Learn more: Challenger | Anaconda (AN-2)
