HD Hyundai, Anduril successfully test autonomous vessel technology in U.S.

South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai and U.S. defense technology company Anduril Industries successfully tested autonomous vessel technology off the coast of Long Beach, California on October 19. The 3.5-hour demonstration marked the first time South Korean autonomous navigation technology showcased in U.S. waters. The joint trial involved a modified 368-ton vessel previously used by the U.S. Navy, equipped with HD Hyundai's VAOne autonomous navigation platform and Anduril's Lattice software for autonomous mission management and coordination.

The real-time monitoring from shore-based control stations tested autonomous navigation, mission changes, coordinated fleet operations, and emergency responses to system failures. This successful trial highlights HD Hyundai's strategy to expand into the U.S. defense market by combining its shipbuilding expertise with Anduril's autonomous systems technology.

Additionally, HD Hyundai and Anduril are currently collaborating to build an unmanned vessel at HD Hyundai's shipyard in Ulsan, scheduled for sea trials off the U.S. coast next month.