Platform

A Versatile USV
on Hydrofoils

Born from the ETRACO program developed for French special forces, our USV combines proven hull technology with cutting-edge autonomy software to deliver a multi-purpose maritime surveillance platform.

ARGOS Naval USV on hydrofoils
USV hydrofoil configuration — 3D render
Core Advantage

Why Hydrofoils
Change Everything

Unlike conventional hulls that fight the water, hydrofoils lift the vessel above the surface at speed. This fundamentally changes the performance equation:

01
Sensor Stability

Reduced wave impact means electronic sensors achieve dramatically higher accuracy for detection and identification.

02
Fuel Economy

Less hull drag means significantly longer range on the same fuel — critical for persistent surveillance operations far from shore.

03
Speed

Foiling at up to 45 knots, the USV can intercept and track fast-moving vessels that traditional patrol boats cannot reach.

USV mothership deployment
USV multi-domain deployment
Force Multiplier

Mothership for
Aerial Drones

Each ARGOS Naval USV is designed as a multi-domain platform. It can launch, recover, and recharge aerial drones mid-mission, creating a persistent maritime surveillance bubble that extends far beyond the horizon.

Aerial drones deployed from the USV can be equipped with a variety of payloads including surveillance cameras, thermal imagers, communication relays, and warheads for defence applications — transforming a small autonomous vessel into a serious tactical asset.

ISR Anti-Surface EW Relay Strike
Specifications

Two Platforms,
One Architecture

ARGOS Naval offers two USV variants built on the same hydrofoil architecture: a compact 4m model for coastal surveillance and a larger 6.5m model for extended blue-water operations with dramatically increased range.

Parameter4m USV6.5m USV
Overall Length4.33 m6.50 m
Weight (loaded)350 kg900 kg
Max Speed42 kn (45 burst)40 kn
Cruise Speed28 kn28 kn
Range200 nm500 nm
EngineYamaha 105 cvUpgraded outboard
Sea State (nominal)44
CommunicationsStarlink / Eutelsat
NavigationGPS + INS + SLAM
SensorsEO/IR, Radar, AIS, LIDAR
Autonomy LevelMIL-STD Level 4+
Endurance (cruise)12+ hours30+ hours
PayloadDrone deckExtended drone deck + cargo
USV specifications
ETRACO-derived hull platform
Software

OCTOPUS Autonomous Suite

Our proprietary software stack handles the complete autonomy loop: Vision, Decision, and Action.

V

Vision

Sensor fusion pipeline combining radar, EO/IR, AIS, and LIDAR data to create a real-time maritime situational picture. Object detection, classification, and tracking powered by deep learning.

D

Decision

Adaptive mission planning engine that evaluates threats, prioritizes targets, and adjusts patrol routes in real time. Human-in-the-loop escalation for rules of engagement compliance.

A

Action

Perception-based navigation, adaptive collision avoidance, and autonomous ship handling. Man-over-the-loop architecture ensures safety while minimizing operator workload.

OCTOPUS software interface
OCTOPUS mission management interface
Proof of Concept

The Product
in Action

Our proof-of-concept prototype has been tested in real sea conditions in Bitung, Indonesia — demonstrating autonomous navigation, sensor stability on hydrofoils, and remote command capability via satellite link.

This footage shows the actual USV operating in open water during the PoC validation phase.

Safety

Risk Management

Sensor Redundancy

Multiple independent sensor chains ensure continued operation even with individual system failures.

Human in the Loop

Critical decisions always escalate to a human operator. Full remote control capability at any time.

Propeller Safety

Edge-cutting protection prevents entanglement with nets, debris, or marine life.

Evasion

High-speed evasion protocols activate automatically when threats are detected, preserving the asset.

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