The L3Harris Iver3 Standard System Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) is designed to excel in near coastal environments, offering a wide range of world-class sensors and sonar packages for diverse applications. With its state-of-the-art open system architecture, the Iver3 simplifies operation and enhances reliability, making it an ideal choice for inshore surveys where tethered methods may pose challenges. The integrated VectorMap software streamlines mission planning, data processing, and reporting, ensuring a seamless user experience. This combination of advanced technology and user-friendly design allows operators to efficiently conduct underwater missions while overcoming traditional survey obstacles.
The L3Harris Iver4 580 Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) is engineered with next-generation technology, offering a compact design with a diameter of 5.8 inches and a length starting at 82 inches. This AUV features a comprehensive suite of sensors, making it highly effective for both commercial and defense survey missions while ensuring rapid deployment and minimal off-mission time. Its transportability and in-water efficiency are complemented by a user-friendly design that allows for easy field-swapping of the sealed battery section, enabling quick reassembly without specialized tools. The Iver4 580 is the ideal solution for organizations seeking reliable performance in underwater operations.
The L3Harris Iver4 900 Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) is designed for extended endurance, making it ideal for long ingress and egress missions. Constructed from durable titanium and carbon fiber, this AUV features a man-portable design with sealed sections that eliminate DOT IX travel restrictions and the need for vacuum packing. It offers wet pluggable, user-defined, and swappable payloads, along with customizable battery chemistry to suit various operational needs. With a length of 2.5 meters, a diameter of 9 inches, and a weight of less than 230 pounds, the Iver4 900 is rated for depths of up to 300 meters and includes a 200-meter Doppler Velocity Log (DVL) for high accuracy in depth measurement. This combination of features ensures reliable performance in diverse underwater environments.
The L3Harris IVER Suite of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) represents the forefront of unmanned underwater technology, designed to execute a wide array of commercial and defense missions. The Iver4 900 AUV is particularly notable, offering a robust 300-meter operational depth capability and extended mission duration without shipping restrictions, thanks to its innovative Lithium-free standard design. This versatility makes the IVER Suite ideal for various applications, including environmental monitoring, hydrographic surveying, and military reconnaissance. With L3Harris leading the way in AUV development, users can rely on advanced technology that enhances operational efficiency and mission effectiveness in challenging underwater environments.
L3Harris Defense Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USVs) are designed to enhance maritime operational capabilities for military applications, providing advanced solutions for surveillance, reconnaissance, and tactical missions. These USVs are equipped with cutting-edge technology that enables autonomous operation, real-time data collection, and effective communication with command centers. Built to withstand harsh marine environments, L3Harris USVs support a variety of missions, including anti-submarine warfare, mine countermeasures, and environmental monitoring. With a focus on reliability and performance, these vehicles play a crucial role in modern naval operations, ensuring mission success while reducing risk to personnel.
The L3Harris Autonomy Framework is a cutting-edge solution designed to enhance the autonomous control of unmanned systems, including unmanned vehicles (UxVs). Developed as part of the Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, the framework is modular and adheres to open standards, ensuring flexibility and interoperability. Its capabilities have been validated through rigorous in-water tests and extensive simulation analyses. The Adaptive Mission Autonomy (AMA) technology within the framework empowers unmanned systems to anticipate and dynamically respond to evolving mission objectives, operational environments, and adversarial actions. By leveraging investments in emerging technologies, L3Harris's Autonomy Framework provides a robust platform for enhancing the effectiveness and responsiveness of autonomous systems, ultimately supporting mission success in complex scenarios.
L3Harris specializes in the design and manufacturing of custom Autonomous Surface Vehicles (ASVs), with the capability to produce a diverse range of vehicles up to 13 meters (44 feet) in length. With a portfolio that includes 25 different vehicle types, each ASV is tailored for specific applications such as Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) tracking, mine countermeasures, and hydrographic surveys. Notable examples include the MAST 13 developed for Dstl, the Autonomous Surveyor class for Fugro, and mine countermeasure ASVs for Thales UK, as well as SeaWorker vehicles for Ocean Infinity. L3Harris is committed to delivering innovative solutions that meet unique operational requirements in maritime environments.
The C-Worker 15 Uncrewed Surface Vehicle is a versatile and advanced platform designed for both commercial and military data acquisition. With a robust 10m x 4m aft deck, it can accommodate a 20ft intermodal container and support a 10-tonne payload, powered by a baseline of 40 kW. This vehicle features a configurable gondola for various sensors and ample internal space for four full-height 19” racks, ensuring efficient processing and storage in an environmentally controlled environment. Optimized for towed sensors and Inspection Class ROV operations, the C-Worker 15 offers a low-emission, safe “one pass” solution with a 21-day endurance and numerous communication options. Its road transportability allows for flexible deployment, making it an ideal choice for diverse operational needs.
The L3Harris C-Worker 24 is a highly capable uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) designed for extended duration operations of up to 40 days, enabling over-the-horizon missions with work-class remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), towed sensors, and hull-mounted sensors. This flexible multi-role platform features a dynamic positioning system rated DP2 and includes a specialized moonpool for seamless ROV operations. With a robust working deck that can accommodate up to four 20ft ISO containers and handle payloads of up to 70 tons, the C-Worker 24 supports a wide array of applications, including launch and recovery of payloads from the stern or side, towing, and extended loitering capabilities. Key features include a high-strength, repairable steel hull, twin gyro stabilization, and numerous communication and control options. The C-Worker 24 is suitable for both commercial applications such as underwater vehicle operations and defense operations including resupply missions, maritime domain awareness, and combat search and rescue, making it an invaluable asset for diverse operational environments.
L3Harris' Hybrid Quadrotor™ Technology revolutionizes unmanned aerial systems with its innovative FVR-90, designed for both vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) and the efficiency of fixed-wing flight. This advanced Group 3 UAS combines the agility of a quadrotor with the speed and range typically associated with fixed-wing aircraft, making it ideal for Forcible Entry Operations. Capable of operating in winds up to 30 knots, the FVR-90 features a robust and flexible design that meets diverse mission requirements. With over 20 years of systems integration expertise, L3Harris provides comprehensive end-to-end solutions, ensuring that their UAS technology is unmatched in performance and reliability. The FVR-90 also offers payload versatility with a removable modular payload nose and two hardpoints for easy integration and future expandability, solidifying its position as the most advanced purpose-built Hybrid Quadrotor™ in the market today.
The Multi-Vehicle Mission Control System (M2CS) is a revolutionary solution that integrates real-time mission planning and control, optimizing the assignment, scheduling, and low-observable autorouting for diverse teams of manned and unmanned vehicles. Designed to enhance decision-making, M2CS reduces the need for operators to manage complex route and payload instructions, allowing them to focus on mission objectives. The system adapts to a variety of communication topologies, from centralized ground control to fully decentralized vehicle avionics, and supports a wide range of mission types, including intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, electronic attack, and air defense suppression. With its advanced capabilities, M2CS ensures mission effectiveness, resource optimization, and multispectrum survivability in complex operational environments. For more information, visit [Multi-Vehicle Mission Control System (M2CS)](www.baesystems.com/en-us/product/multivehicle-mission-control-system-m2cs).
The Robotic Technology Demonstrator (RTD) is a mobile, lethal, and innovative autonomous combat vehicle that offers a modular open system solution designed to transform the future of the battlefield. Developed to enhance the capabilities of the U.S. Army, the RTD demonstrates cutting-edge robotic technologies that integrate seamlessly into combat operations, providing improved agility, efficiency, and combat effectiveness. This advanced system marks a significant step forward in autonomous vehicle technology, paving the way for more advanced military applications. For more details, visit [Robotic Technology Demonstrator](www.baesystems.com/en-us/product/robotic-technology-demonstrator).
The RISR (Reconnaissance, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) platform from BAE Systems provides advanced capabilities for critical intelligence operations. This platform integrates cutting-edge sensors and communications systems to deliver real-time situational awareness in complex environments. Designed for flexibility and rapid deployment, RISR supports a wide range of missions, from military operations to disaster response, enhancing decision-making and operational effectiveness. With its robust design and high-performance capabilities, the RISR platform offers unparalleled support for gathering intelligence in both terrestrial and maritime domains.
Boeing's Autonomous Systems leverage advanced technologies to deliver intelligent, persistent, and efficient solutions across various domains, including maritime, aerial, and space operations. These systems enhance mission success by providing real-time actionable intelligence, reducing manpower needs, and ensuring safer, more effective operations. Boeing’s extensive portfolio includes unmanned vehicles designed for extreme environments, such as the ocean, air, and outer space, enabling access to hard-to-reach areas, long-endurance missions, and maximized operational efficiency. From the autonomous undersea vehicles Wave Glider and Orca to the aerial systems MQ-25 and ScanEagle, Boeing leads in autonomous technology, setting the standard for the future of mission-driven, autonomous operations.
The Bluefin UUV Operator Tool Suite by General Dynamics Mission Systems is a comprehensive, Windows-based software designed to streamline unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) operations across all mission phases. This suite includes essential tools such as the Bluefin Mission Planner for intuitive survey mission planning, the Bluefin Dashboard for real-time vehicle monitoring and diagnostics, Bluefin Topics for robust communication infrastructure, and Bluefin Witness for seamless payload data transfer and imagery processing. Fully compatible with SeeByte’s SeeTrack 4, it ensures enhanced situational awareness and mission execution by integrating various functionalities, including mission planning, vehicle testing, communications, and post-mission analysis.
