Flag Ukraine / Flag UK / Flag USA An AEGIR-W uncrewed surface vessel (USV) has washed up on a Turkish beach. The vessel is was likely armed with an explosive charge because it was blown up as a precaution by Turkish authorities. Based on the circumstances it seems likely that it was being operated by Ukraine.

AEGIR surface drones - USVs

The strealthily shaped wave-piercing AEGIR family of USVs are manufactured by Sierra Nevada Corporation, who operate in the UK as SNC Mission Systems UK (MS UK). The AEGIR-W model has been tested by the Royal Marines at RMB Chivenor in Devon for Exercise Trident Sprint.

The family of vessels are designed for ISR (intelligence, surveillance & reconnaissance), electronic warfare (EW), off¬ensive operations, and autonomous resupply. The mid-range AEGIR-W model can carry a 300 kg payload (e.g. warhead) around 500 nautical miles. This makes it an effective tool in the Black Sea.

AEGIR surface drones - USVs

AEGIS family of USVs

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