HD Hyundai and Anduril demonstrated autonomous navigation, mission changes, coordinated vessel operations and emergency responses off California.
On October 19, 2026, HD Hyundai and Anduril reported a successful demonstration of autonomous vessel technology in U.S. waters. The trial took place off Long Beach, California, using a 368-ton vessel formerly operated by the U.S. Navy. It formed part of a two-year partnership combining shipbuilding expertise with artificial-intelligence and autonomous-systems development.
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