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30 October, 2026
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ABC News

Australian-made Bluebottle drones to patrol Fiji’s waters for drug traffickers

Media Release
21 October, 2026

Ocius’ New Bluebottle Hybrid USV Demonstrates Capability at Maritime Big Play Pacific

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19 October, 2026
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1News TVNZ

NZ ramps up maritime surveillance in Pacific drug crackdown

In the News
16 October, 2026
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SBS World News

The Federal Government says it’s providing maritime drones to Fiji to combat drug smuggling.

In the News
16 October, 2026
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10News

The federal government today opening a manufacturing hub for the production of Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessels

16 October, 2026

Speeches of the Opening Ceremony

Media Release
16 October, 2026

Ocius Unveils New Global Defence Production and Operations Facility in Sydney

In the News
15 October, 2026
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The Australian

‘Bluebottle’ sea drones head to Fiji

Media Release
13 October, 2026

Ocius Establishes New Zealand Base to Strengthen National Maritime Security

25 September, 2026

September 2026 Update

In the News
03 September, 2026
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NYSE

Ocius to integrate sonar systems across its Bluebottle fleet

Media Release
25 August, 2026

Ocius Selects ThayerMahan and Thales Australia Thin-Line Arrays for Bluebottle Fleets

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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.