Royal Navy Tests Autonomous Underwater Survey System in Clyde Estuary
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A Royal Navy team from Plymouth has tested the Teledyne GAVIA autonomous underwater system in the Clyde Estuary, successfully locating objects including a starfish and a boot. Plymouth has been designated the national center for marine autonomy, attracting investments and facilitating collaboration in marine technology. The Hydrographic eXploitation Group's Team 2, involved in the exercise, aims to enhance skills for deep-water missions and improve acoustic communication for positional accuracy.

Feb 14, 2026, 6:18 AM