Event
U.S. Air Force awards HyperKelp USD 1.8 million Phase II
HyperKelp received a USD 1.8 million U.S. Air Force Direct to Phase II contract to advance Kelp Smart Buoy maritime-surveillance technology.
Evidence notes
- The effort expanded KSB multi-sensor capabilities for monitoring large ocean regions.
- Buoy units were designed for deployment from government aircraft and cloud-based sensor fusion.
- The contract supported scalable maritime awareness for commercial and defense networks.
Company context
HyperKelp develops autonomous buoy networks for persistent maritime monitoring. Its sensor platforms combine onboard processing, communications and configurable payloads to collect ocean and security data without the cost and limited persistence of crewed vessels. NATO DIANA selected the company for its 2026 programme, adding third-party validation and access to allied accelerator sites, test centres and defence users.
Context
- Company
- HyperKelp
- Segment
- Maritime
- Event type
- Contract Award
- Added to Korthos
- Jul 16, 2026
- Geography
- San Diego · United States