Blue Ops Will Put Havoc Software on Its Variant 7 Drone Boats
Blue Ops supplies the drone boats and Havoc supplies the fleet software. Planned test fleets in two states are the next step toward a defense customer.
Blue Ops supplies the drone boats and Havoc supplies the fleet software. Planned test fleets in two states are the next step toward a defense customer.
Red Cat's Blue Ops division and Havoc plan to integrate Havoc's collaborative-autonomy software and command system across Blue Ops' uncrewed surface vessels, the companies announced Monday. The work starts with the Variant 7 and will extend to other boats as Blue Ops introduces them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Blue Ops and Havoc announce?
The companies plan to integrate Havoc's collaborative-autonomy software and command-and-control capabilities across Blue Ops' uncrewed surface vessels, beginning with the Variant 7.
What does each company contribute?
Blue Ops supplies the vessels and its modular open systems architecture. Havoc supplies software intended to coordinate several autonomous assets through one command layer.
Where will customers test the system?
The companies plan integrated fleets at Havoc's headquarters in Rhode Island and Blue Ops' headquarters in Florida for demonstrations, testing, training and operational evaluation.
Did a military customer place an order?
No customer, purchase order, contract value or unit count was disclosed. The announcement describes planned technical integration, demonstrations and joint customer work.
What is the next proof point?
The next disclosed step is the establishment of the Rhode Island and Florida fleets. The companies did not give an opening date.
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