{
  "id": 15565719,
  "title": "HD Hyundai Demonstrates Autonomous Unmanned Surface Vessel",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/hd-hyundai-demonstrates-autonomous-unmanned-surface-vessel",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-19T05:48:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BusinessKorea",
    "slug": "businesskorea",
    "url": "https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=279114"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The South Korean shipbuilding company HD Hyundai recently showcased the autonomous capabilities of an unmanned surface vessel in a joint demonstration with the American defense firm Anduril, off the coast of California's Port of Long Beach. Around 40 officials, comprising representatives from the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, American Bureau of Shipping, Republic of Korea Navy, and the Defense Acquisition Program Administration, attended the event.\n\nThe vessel utilized in the demonstration was a customized 368-ton large unmanned surface test craft that was previously operated by the U.S. Navy. HD Hyundai's in-house-developed total ship autonomy solution, VAone, was integrated with Anduril's mission autonomy solution, Lattice, to create a comprehensive autonomous navigation system.\n\nDuring the three-and-a-half-hour demonstration, the unmanned surface vessel successfully executed various scenarios that could transpire in real maritime operations. These included autonomous navigation, mission changes, formation operations, and emergency response measures in the event of an engine failure. The entire process was broadcast live through a land-based control center, allowing attendees to witness the unmanned vessel's autonomous decision-making and responses.\n\nFollowing the successful demonstration, HD Hyundai announced plans to intensify its efforts in the U.S. unmanned surface vessel programs and the global market, where demand for such technology is surging rapidly. Jang Gwang-pil, a vice president at HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, highlighted the vessel's ability to handle complex missions in diverse real-world situations that may arise after departure. He emphasized that the company aims to secure an early lead in the market through continuous technological advancements.",
  "summary": "HD Hyundai recently held a joint demonstration of autonomous navigation for an unmanned surface vessel with U.S. AI defense company Anduril off the coast of the Port of Long Beach in California. About 40 officials attended the event, including Jang Gwang-pil, head of the Future Technology Research I",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": "Integrating proprietary autonomy solutions with American defense technology positions the South Korean shipbuilder to capture a growing global market for unmanned maritime systems through strategic international partnerships.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}