Hellenic Navy Tests SARONIC’s Corsair USV Ahead of Major Order

The Hellenic Navy is currently testing a number of Corsair autonomous unmanned surface vessels (USVs) and has submitted a Letter of Request (LOR) to the United States for the procurement of at least 30 vessels to expand its unmanned maritime capabilities. On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, Greek Minister of National Defence Nikos Dendias attended the inauguration of the Joint Unmanned and Autonomous Maritime Systems Training Centre at the Palaskas Training Centre (KEPAL), part of the Hellenic Navy’s Naval Training Command. The facility is located at the Kanellopoulos Naval Base in Skaramagas, west of Athens. The event showcased several domestically developed systems that Greece is currently testing, supporting its ambition to become a European leader in autonomous platform development by 2030, as stated by the Minister of National Defence. However, the most notable highlight was a Corsair autonomous unmanned surface vehicle (USV) developed by US company Saronic. According to a video released by the Ministry of National Defence (screenshots below), at least two Corsair USVs are currently in Greece undergoing trials with the Hellenic Navy. My story for Naval News, here.