27 July, 2026

July 2026 Update

In the News
02 July, 2026
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Defence Connect

Ocius Technology, UNSW Canberra collaborate on advanced autonomous control systems for Bluebottle USVs

In the News
29 June, 2026
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LinkedIn

The Hon Pat Conroy MP christened Bluebottle USV 716

In the News
29 June, 2026
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Ocean Economy

Interview: Robert Dane – The founder and CEO discusses the origin and development of the Bluebottle USV

In the News
22 June, 2026
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ADM

Ocius Bluebottle hull christened

Media Release
19 June, 2026

First Bluebottle Hull Christened as part of Royal Australian Navy’s Program of Record

In the News
02 June, 2026
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The Australian

Special Report: Autonomous Bluebottle drones to form surveillance ‘tripwire’ in Australia’s north

15 May, 2026

May 2026 Update

In the News
17 April, 2026
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UK Defence Journal

Uncrewed Bluebottle vessels push persistent maritime surveillance

In the News
16 April, 2026
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Bloomberg Law

Ocean Aero’s New Triton Robotic Boat Draws Ocius Patent Suit

02 April, 2026

Easter 2026 Update

In the News
11 March, 2026
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The Australian Financial Review

Unveiled: Defence’s new fleet of armed, solar-powered spy boats

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US Navy and Coast Guard

Ocius has partnered with ThayerMahan to deliver Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessels to the United States.

Australian
Marine
Parks

Delivering equivalent coverage with a traditional patrol vessel would typically require continuous operations and consume thousands of litres of diesel, meaning the deployment of two Bluebottles avoided an estimated 120–160 tonnes of CO₂ emissions over a month.
Two Bluebottles USVs sit in the water near a harbour.

Royal
New Zealand
Navy

Bluebottles have been in-service with the Royal New Zealand Navy since 2024 and are used to combat transnational and organised crime.

Royal
Australian
Navy

Ocius has been operating Bluebottles since 2024 as part of Operation Resolute of the Australian Defence Force, protecting Australia’s borders and offshore maritime interests.