BMT and Teledyne Marine Vehicles group have entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing cooperation on future projects in maritime autonomy.
The agreement extends their existing collaboration, in which BMT has provided technical consultancy for Teledyne Marine Vehicles’ underwater autonomy programmes in the UK and abroad.
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BMT’s role includes offering through-life support and cyber security expertise, as well as delivering a Safety and Environmental Case Review (SECR) for the UK Ministry of Defence.
The review addresses requirements for operational safety and environmental compliance associated with autonomous maritime platforms.
BMT maritime autonomous systems lead Will Alexander said: “BMT and Teledyne Marine bring extensive complementary expertise into this market, empowering us to think innovatively and overcome challenges as the strategic shift to integrate autonomous systems across naval operations continues at pace.
“As an independent consultancy with deep domain expertise, BMT offers comprehensive technical support in maritime autonomous systems across the asset lifecycle. From the design stage through development, testing, assurance and operation we support customers leverage new technology to deliver cost effective, safe and sustainable marine operations.”
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By GlobalDataTeledyne Marine Vehicles comprises Iceland-based Teledyne Gavia and US-based Teledyne Webb Research.
The group manufactures autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) such as the Gavia, Osprey, SeaRaptor class AUVs, Slocum gliders, and APEX floats.
These vehicles are currently deployed by the UK Royal Navy and are also utilised by other military, commercial, and scientific users globally.
Teledyne Marine, marine vehicles sales vice preseident Arnar Steingrimsson said: “We greatly value the close working relationship that Teledyne has had with BMT on successful UUV projects for the UK Ministry of Defence and other NATO members. Teledyne looks forward to building on the work to date with BMT to better serve our joint NATO and international unmanned systems customers.”
Earlier in 2025, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) entered into a multi-year framework agreement with Teledyne Gavia for the procurement of AUVs.
