Saildrone picks a Norwegian yard to build Surveyor drone boats for northern Europe
Saildrone has chosen Norway's Umoe Mandal to build its 20-meter Surveyor uncrewed surveillance vessel, with Saildrone supplying the autonomy, navigation, electronics and sensor package. Umoe Mandal plans a new production site and an initial rate of at least two boats a month. The company is targeting Nordic navies, including possible task orders through the NORDEFCO defense alliance.
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