HD Hyundai Co., a South Korean shipbuilding conglomerate, said Friday it has partnered with US defense technology firm Anduril Industries to jointly develop and commercialize unmanned surface vessels.
Under a recently signed memorandum of understanding, the two sides will work to integrate HD Hyundai's autonomous navigation capabilities with Anduril's autonomous systems to build advanced USVs.
Anduril, known for its mission control systems powered by artificial intelligence, as well as its surveillance and reconnaissance technologies, supplies systems to the US Navy and Department of Defense, as well as the Australian military.
HD Hyundai will develop AI-based automation systems for navigation, propulsion and safety management, while Anduril will focus on systems for mission automation.
"It is meaningful to work with Anduril to develop unmanned vessels, a core of next-generation naval platforms," said Joo Won-ho, head of the special ship division at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. "We will accelerate the development of both minimally crewed and fully unmanned ships to strengthen naval capabilities and boost defense exports." (Yonhap)
