The subsea domain is rapidly transforming with the rise of autonomous underwater drones and unmanned systems.

These platforms promise persistent surveillance, inspection, and intervention, yet face critical barriers: powering long-duration missions, transferring large volumes of data in real time, and achieving reliable autonomous navigation under extreme conditions.

At the same time, state-level threats to subsea infrastructure—pipelines, power cables, and communication networks—are escalating, making resilience and early detection essential for national security.