Saildrone has equipped its Voyager platform with new hardware and software algorithms, allowing it to operate in areas affected by GPS jamming and spoofing.
<p>The company successfully demonstrated these capabilities in the Middle East, showcasing its ability to function autonomously in GPS-denied environments. According to Saildrone, the tests addressed challenges posed by regional electronic warfare tactics, such as jamming and spoofing, which have disrupted unmanned systems in contested maritime zones.</p> <p>Task Force 59, established by the U.S. Navy in 2021 under NAVCENT and the Fifth Fleet, has been instrumental in integrating unmanned systems and artificial intelligence into fleet operations. Saildrone engineers developed a localization solution that does not rely solely on satellite navigation, offering seamless operation even in denied environments. This capability was demonstrated during IMX 2025, where Saildrone’s Voyager platform stood out as the sole unmanned vessel capable of persistent surveillance under such conditions.</p> <p>Saildrone USVs are actively conducting wide-area surveillance across the CENTCOM area of responsibility, enhancing maritime domain awareness and supporting U.S. Navy operations. These efforts align with Operation Prosperity Guardian, which has been safeguarding commercial shipping and countering regional threats since December 2023.</p> <p>Saildrone is now in its fourth year of collaboration with the U.S. Navy, with its unmanned surface vehicles deployed across various regions, including the Middle East, Atlantic, Caribbean and Pacific Oceans.</p> <p><p>The post <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gpsworld.com/saildrone-deploys-new-technology-for-gps-denied-enviornments/">Saildrone deploys new technology for GPS-denied environments</a> first appeared on <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gpsworld.com">GPS World</a>.</p></p>
