Ultra Maritime and General Atomics join forces to create an unmanned anti-submarine system.
The initiative, reported by Naval News, is funded entirely through internal research and development by the two companies.
The system will integrate GA-ASI’s long-endurance MQ-9B SeaGuardian UAV with Ultra Maritime’s miniaturized, energy-efficient multistatic active (MSA) sonobuoys and compact acoustic receivers.
The goal is to create an autonomous, low-cost ASW capability suitable for operations in GPS-denied environments or under electronic warfare conditions.
Initial demonstrations are scheduled for 2025 in the Indo-Pacific and other strategically significant regions.
The MQ-9B, already in service for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, will benefit from integrating miniaturized sonobuoys and receivers.
The smaller size of the receivers — half that of standard units — will allow more sensors to be deployed per mission, enhancing detection coverage.
Interest in SeaGuardian drones has been growing in the Indo-Pacific, where maritime nations are seeking cost-effective surveillance and defense solutions.
The expanded ASW capability is expected to increase demand, particularly in regions requiring wide-area maritime domain awareness.
Militarnyi previously reported that General Atomics is also developing a laser weapon module for the MQ-9B.
Mounted under the wing, the rotating laser system is designed for drone defense and includes an air-cooled intake system.
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