Genasys has secured a $2 million contract to provide the Republic of Singapore Navy with remotely operated acoustic communication systems. The agreement involves equipping new unmanned surface vessels with long-range devices.
The company announced the order for the initial group of craft, stating that further orders are expected as the fleet grows. These vessels are being deployed to conduct patrols in the Singapore Strait to manage manpower limitations.
Richard Danforth, Chief Executive Officer of Genasys, explained that the system uses gyro-stabilisation to operate at ranges of 3,000 metres. The technology is intended to maintain performance levels across various sea conditions and difficult maritime environments.
The units offer surveillance and first response capabilities through manual or semi-automated operation. The company noted that the systems provide operators with clear acoustic output and extensive broadcast range.
The unmanned vessels entered operational service following sea trials conducted in congested waters during 2025. The Republic of Singapore Navy noted that its testing has shown the uncrewed craft provide faster response times than manned vessels.
These craft are designed to operate alongside littoral mission vessels. Chris Roller, Vice President for Asia Pacific at Genasys, noted the devices provide the vessels with the capability to, “hail and warn, determine intent, safely interdict, and deescalate threat situations while mitigating the use of force.”
