PartnershipMay 8, 2026, 12:15 PM
Brunswick to Power Textron Systems' TSUNAMI USVs for US Navy
AI Summary
Brunswick Corporation announced that its marine technology, including vessels, Mercury Marine propulsion systems, and Navico Group electronics, will serve as the platform for Textron Systems' TSUNAMI Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs). This collaboration follows Textron Systems' contract award from the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). The TSUNAMI USVs recently supported the U.S. Navy's Fleet Experimentation exercise and will enable three months of joint operations with U.S. Southern Command and the U.S. Navy Fourth Fleet, providing rapidly deployable solutions for various missions.
Key Highlights
- Brunswick's vessels, Mercury Marine propulsion, and Navico Group electronics will power Textron Systems' TSUNAMI USVs.
- This follows Textron Systems' contract award from the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU).
- TSUNAMI USVs supported the U.S. Navy's Fleet Experimentation exercise in late April.
- The USVs will enable three months of joint operations with U.S. Southern Command and U.S. Navy Fourth Fleet.
- Brunswick and Textron Systems' engineering teams integrated autonomy technology for a modular solution.
- TSUNAMI USVs are designed for small, low-cost, rapidly deployable missions for the U.S. Navy.