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SHARC encounter at Unmanned Warrior

Maritime October 14, 2016

Boeing Liquid Robotics SHARC or Sensor Hosting Autonomous Remote Craft is a solar and ocean powered wave glider, it is being demonstrated with over 50 other robotic craft off the Scottish coast in Unmanned Warrior 2016, the world’s first large-scale maritime exercise of its kind.

Navies of the world face shrinking budgets, ageing technology, and expanding threats from undersea. The SHARC® Wave Glider platform is a persistent and highly durable unmanned surface vehicle that can host or tow a range of sensors, giving defence customers access to real-time maritime data.

“Unmanned systems are revolutionising the future of military operations across the spectrum, as well as presenting significant economic potential for the United Kingdom as the market continues to grow,” said Nick Whitney, director of Global Sales & Marketing for Boeing Defense, Space & Security. “Our teams here in the UK are working with The Royal Navy and global customers to turn potential into reality.”

“Unmanned Warrior is a chance to show how autonomous systems and networks can address the world’s most pressing maritime challenges in smarter, safer and more efficient ways,” said Kory Mathews, Boeing Defense, Space & Security’s vice president for Autonomous Systems.

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