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Saildrone

Wind and solar powered autonomous surface vehicles for maritime security and ocean data

Proof of life. Lockheed Martin invested $50M (Oct 29, 2025) to advance USV capabilities for the US Navy; earlier $60M raise closed May 2025 for European expansion

Saildrone builds long-endurance uncrewed surface vehicles that gather ocean and above-water data for defense, maritime security, and environmental missions. Its fleet ranges from small Explorers to the 52m Spectre class, operated remotely from shore-based command centers.

Category
Maritime & Underwater
Headquarters
Alameda, USA
Country
USA
Founded
2012
Funding stage
Late-stage / Growth (Strategic corporate investment)
Total funding
Over $345M
Website
https://www.saildrone.com

Investors

Lockheed MartinLux CapitalEIFO (Denmark)Washington Harbor PartnersCrowley

Tags

Late-stage / Growth (Strategic corporate investment)USA

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