The Sea Hunter is a Research robot developed by Leidos (United States), launched 2021.
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Overview
Sea Hunter is a research robot manufactured by Leidos in US. experimental unmanned surface vehicle of the U.S. Navy
Buyer decision signals
Deployments
U.S. Navy
Viability
U.S. Navy task group with four Leidos USVs reaches Sydney Harbor
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Specifications
Category: Research- Payload
- 907.19 kg
- Speed
- 20.58 m/s
- Weight
- 122,470 kg
- Launch year
- 2021
- Price
- Research platform
- Status
- active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Company profile
- Founded
- 1969
Detailed specifications
Other6
- Sub Category
- unmanned surface vehicle (MDUSV)
- Max Speed M S
- 20.58
- Company Country
- US
- Software Platform
- LAVA (Leidos Autonomous Vessel Architecture)
- Countries Available
- US
- Additional Information
- Designed to operate with little human involvement for months without maintenance or a crew.,Every mechanical and electrical system is uniquely configured for extended autonomous operation.,Upgraded design incorporates over 300 lessons learned from its predecessor, Sea Hunter.,Upgraded electrical systems, payload mounting system, and test operator control station included.,Contract awarded by Office of Naval Research in December 2017.,Leidos is a Fortune 500 science and technology leader with ~$12.30B annual revenue (2021).,Awards/Recognition: Not specified beyond contract win.,Partnerships: Joint evaluations by Leidos and the U.S. Navy.,Competitive differentiator: Significantly larger range, seakeeping, and payload capacity vs. smaller USVs.,Known limitations: Not disclosed.,Financing options: Not disclosed.
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- U.S. Navy· United States2 unitssource ↗
Company milestones
- Nov 2023DeploymentU.S. Navy task group with four Leidos USVs reaches Sydney Harbor
- Sep 2019DeploymentSea Hunter completes 5,000-nautical-mile autonomous demonstration
- Apr 2016LaunchSea Hunter christened in Portland, Oregon
- Sep 2013MilestoneLeidos formed as a public company
- 2026DeploymentU.S. Navy deploys first division of Sea Hunter-class USVs
- 2025MilestoneReported FY2025 revenue
- 2022DeploymentSea Hunter participates in RIMPAC exercise
- 2016LaunchSea Hunter launched as part of DARPA ACTUV program
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Sea Hunter?
- The Sea Hunter is developed by Leidos, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Sea Hunter?
- The Sea Hunter is a Research robot made by Leidos.
- How much does the Sea Hunter cost?
- Pricing for the Sea Hunter is not publicly listed — contact Leidos for a quote.
- When was the Sea Hunter launched?
- The Sea Hunter was launched in 2021.
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