{
  "id": 20109384,
  "title": "HD Hyundai launches autonomous vessel developed with Anduril",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/hd-hyundai-launches-autonomous-vessel-developed-with-anduril-20109384",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T04:02:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/20261115/hd-hyundai-launches-autonomous-vessel-developed-with-anduril"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai has successfully launched an autonomous surface vessel (ASV) in partnership with U.S. defense firm Anduril Industries. This marks a strategic move by HD Hyundai as it aims to expand its presence in the U.S. market for unmanned naval vessels. The ceremony took place at the HD Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard in Ulsan, situated approximately 310 kilometers southeast of Seoul.\n\nThe 600-ton ASV is powered by VAone, an autonomous navigation solution developed by HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, and the Lattice platform from Anduril. This sophisticated combination allows the vessel to perform reconnaissance, surveillance, and maritime intelligence-gathering missions without a crew aboard.\n\nHD Hyundai has outlined plans to conduct sea trials off Ulsan prior to more extensive testing in the U.S. next year. The objective of these trials is to gather operational data, which will aid in the company's efforts to enter the U.S. Navy's unmanned vessel market. The U.S. Navy is currently in the process of developing a hybrid fleet, blending manned and unmanned vessels, to bolster its maritime capabilities. In September, the Navy announced its intention to acquire 30 medium-sized ASVs. This latest launch by HD Hyundai follows a demonstration conducted by the South Korean company and Anduril showcasing a 368-foot vessel.",
  "summary": "South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai said Sunday it has launched an autonomous surface vessel (ASV) jointly developed with U.S. defense firm Anduril Industries as it seeks to expand into the U.S. market for unmanned naval vessels. HD Hyundai and Anduril held a launching ceremony at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' shipyard in Ulsan, about 310 kilometers southeast of Seoul, on Thursday. The 600-ton ASV…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "HD Hyundai launches autonomous vessel developed with Anduril",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/hd-hyundai-launches-autonomous-vessel-developed-with-anduril-20107876",
        "published": "2026-11-15T03:00:11.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}