HD Hyundai and Andoril launched an autonomous ship.
On November 12, the launch ceremony of the autonomous surface vessel was held at the HD Hyundai Heavy Industry Shipyard in Olsen. The 600-ton vessel is equipped with the VAone autonomous navigation system and the sensor array control system.
HD Hyundai plans to conduct sea trials in the Republic of Korea, followed by a series of trials in the United States in early 2027. In October 2026, the companies already tested the VAone and Lattice systems on a civilian vessel converted to an unmanned surface vehicle near the port of Long Beach in California.
Earlier, in September 2026, the US Navy announced plans to purchase 30 medium autonomous vessels.