Hellenic Navy Tests Saronic Corsair USVs, Plans Major Procurement

By ASR Newsdesk · 14 Oct 2026, 12:00 UTC

The Hellenic Navy is conducting trials of Saronic's Corsair autonomous unmanned surface vessels (USVs). Concurrently, a Letter of Request has been submitted to the United States for the potential acquisition of at least 30 Corsair vessels. This move aligns with Greece's objective to enhance its unmanned maritime capabilities and establish itself as a European leader in autonomous platform development. The Corsair USV is designed for various missions including ISR, Anti-Surface Warfare, and Search and Rescue, with capabilities for collaborative autonomous operation.