Robotics Firm To Supply AUGV To US Marines

Greensea IQ has won a deal to deliver its Bayonet 250 Surf Zone Crawler — a mine-clearing autonomous underwater ground vehicle — to the U.S. Marine Corps.

As per a recent press statement, the firm has been awarded a $5.36 million contract via the Defence Logistics Agency (DLA) and U.S defence supplier Darley as part of the Marine Corps’ Littoral Explosive Ordnance Neutralization (LEON) project.

Designed to operate in shallow water and surf zones, the Bayonet 250 provides autonomous capabilities for mine and explosive threat neutralization, enabling safer and more effective explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) operations.

Greensea IQ’s Vice President of Business Development, Defense Paco Santana commented: “This award reinforces Greensea IQ’s commitment to supporting the U.S. Marine Corps with cutting-edge robotic solutions for complex and hazardous environments.” 

He added: “These Bayonet 250’s will provide a versatile, autonomous platform for explosive ordnance disposal in challenging littoral zones.”

• You can read more details on the GreenSea IQ website