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HD Hyundai, Anduril Demo Autonomous UUV Off Long Beach

By Drooid · Oct 19, 2026, 7:56 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

HD Hyundai demonstrated autonomous unmanned surface vessel technology with Anduril off Long Beach, California.
Around 40 officials, including HD Hyundai’s Chang Kwang-pil and U.S. Navy representatives, observed the demo.
During a 3-hour-30-minute run, the vessel performed navigation, mission changes, formation sailing, and engine-failure response.
Vice President Chang said HD Hyundai and Anduril will pursue U.S. contracts and global expansion.

History

Historical Context

DARPA’s ACTUV program, begun in 2014 and fielding the 132-foot trimaran Sea Hunter in April 2016, built on earlier remote-controlled naval drones from the World Wars. After two-year trials and a 2022 RIMPAC appearance, the vessel’s autonomous success spurred commercial partners such as Hyundai and Anduril to demonstrate a 40-minute crewless run off Long Beach, underscoring a shift toward unmanned maritime warfare.

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Story summary

HD Hyundai demonstrated autonomous unmanned surface vessel technology with Anduril off Long Beach, California.
Around 40 officials, including HD Hyundai’s Chang Kwang-pil and U.S. Navy representatives, observed the demo.
During a 3-hour-30-minute run, the vessel performed navigation, mission changes, formation sailing, and engine-failure response.
Vice President Chang said HD Hyundai and Anduril will pursue U.S. contracts and global expansion.

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