Uncrewed Autonomous Vehicles for Military Maritime Operations
Summary
Graphics
The graphics used in this website are deliberately not accurate. They are designed to give the viewer a very approximate view of the types of devices that we are working on.
Design Principles
Our Uncrewed Autonomous Vehicles are designed from first principles, and specifically for the military maritime sector. One of our vehicles will be at TRL 6 by July 31st 2025. The other will be at TRL 6 within six months of contract start.
The main design principles that we work to are;
Speed from TRL 2 to TRL 6.
See our Home Page for details. We have delivered two manufacturing projects, and we did those in a few months, compared to the “norm” in the Defence Sector of years.
One project was our equivalent of a combined; BAE NetVIPR™ , BAE Trinity™ and OpNet. We named this LYNX. We delivered that in six months.
Our other manufacturing project is an automatic alignment and tracking platform for Troposcatter Radio systems, which was delivered for Dstl in four months.
We do have MoD contacts that you (if you are MoD) we can introduce you to. I am not stating they will give glowing references, but I trust anything they would say about us and how we work in an honest and open way.
Manufacture.
Simple and quick to manufacture. These are all designed in a modular way. Many of the parts are duplicated, such that manufacturing stock holding is simplified. We have our own 3D Printers which can manufacture all parts required.
Maintenance.
By reducing the different parts required and by using a modular approach, if any part becomes defective, or requires replacement, than that can be done “in the field” by personnel with the minimum of training. The tools required are simple hand type.
Propulsion Systems.
We can use a large number of differently sourced “COTS” propulsion devices.
“Normal” Communication Systems.
As per our LYNX Page, we have designed our own modern and secure communication systems, such as our own solution, which is similar to BAE’s NetVIPR™, or we can use any platform you require. Note. As part of most ASW Platforms, some form of device to back-end communication will be needed. It should be noted that we designed and demonstrated real-time conversion of xml to protobuf, as required by Dstl SAPIENT. We demonstrated that the Chair of the Dstl SAPIENT Panel (about) 18 months ahead of QinetiQ, who delivered the actual project. Our CEO (Mike McKean) has been an adviser on the SAPIENT Panel for over 5 years and did that, as a “hobby project”. Importantly we suggest it shows our capability in this required area.
Underwater Communications.
We have designed and built our own VLF communication system to TRL 4 which has capabilities that did seem to impress recent MoD reviewers. Details available to appropriate MoD contacts only.
Underwater Detection Sensors.
As part of our Charybdis Phase 1 project we researched what large traditional sensor companies and specifically what their "sub-contracting" suppliers were offering.
This included in person visits to "sub-contractor" manufacturing sites. As a result, we decided to design and manufacture our own. Details available to appropriate MoD contacts only.
ASW - TRL 6 by July 31st 2025
These graphics are Deliberately not accurate, and are only being used to give an approximate impression of their form.
We will only give details about any of our platforms capabilities to MoD employees only and we will need to confirm their interest is relevant to any project that we are active in, or wish to be involved in. We will not give details to contractors working for the MoD, nor to any other person.
The above platform’s role is Anti-Submarine Detection. It is under construction and will tested to TRL 6 by July 31st 2025.
The platform below is at TRL 2 and can be at TRL 6 within six months start of a contract.
Fundamentally different & innovative
We have been able to design and build systems to TRL 6 and 4, in months, that have previously taken traditional Defence Firms several years.
We have the proof in terms of our two manufactured projects, and we have the MoD contacts which can support this claim.
Our approach means that our solutions are aligned to the project output(s). This makes them more effective for our customers.
Such an innovative and empowering strategy, thoroughly engages and encourages enthusiasm from all those connected with your projects.
We “get the job done”, and keep our customers, constantly updated, through regular “hands-on” technology presentations.
Secure Communications between UAV’s, UUV’s and USV’s.
Our LYNX System which is similar to a combined; BAE NetVIPR™ , BAE Trinity™ and OpNet system, enables real-time secure communications between our Vehicles and LYNX, or to an “in service” military network.
We have already developed our own Dstl SAPIENT system, which is integrated into our Vehicles. In addition we have our own equivalent of the Mini Catapan, which has been tested. This should enable the Mini Catapan to be integrated into our Vehicles.
