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Royal Navy Maritime Autonomous Systems Platform Authority Industry Engagement

The Royal Navy seeks industry input on establishing governance and certification frameworks for maritime autonomous systems.

United KingdomPublished 10 Aug 2026· TodayContracts Finder

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10 August 2026
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Brief

The Royal Navy is establishing a Platform Authority for Maritime Uncrewed Systems and is requesting input from industry stakeholders. This opportunity invites suppliers and organizations to contribute their expertise to the development of governance structures, engineering standards, certification processes, and long-term support mechanisms needed to safely operate current and future maritime autonomous systems. Industry engagement will help shape how the Navy manages, certifies, and sustains these capabilities throughout their operational life. This is an open forum to influence the regulatory and technical framework that will govern maritime uncrewed operations.

Track record

6 awards · 5 winners
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