German maritime defence solutions company FLANQ and the Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute (CMMI) have entered into a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the development and deployment of unmanned surface vessels for maritime security and defence missions across the Mediterranean.
CMMI said the cooperation will focus on enhancing operational readiness in contested waters through advanced autonomous technologies.
The partners will explore joint solutions that will utilise FLANQ’s autonomous surface platforms and CMMI’s maritime research expertise to deliver mission capabilities in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, infrastructure protection, environmental monitoring, and precision strike.
"The Mediterranean remains one of the most dynamic and strategically vital regions in the world," said Daniel Esser, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer at FLANQ.
"By joining forces with CMMI, we can deliver autonomous maritime capabilities that combine scientific excellence with operational agility—strengthening security, resilience, and situational awareness for Cyprus and her regional partners."
"Partnering with FLANQ allows us to bridge cutting-edge maritime science with real-world defence applications, supporting both regional stability and sustainable ocean stewardship," added Zacharias Siokouros, CMMI’s Chief Executive Officer.