Splash unveils the Tempest autonomous drone boat
Splash unveiled Tempest, a larger jet-driven autonomous surface vessel for contested logistics, sensor deployment and launch of uncrewed aerial or underwater systems.
Evidence notes
- Tempest is specified for a 1,500 lb payload, 35 kt top speed and 300 nmi range.
- The vessel supports autonomous beach landings and uses Splash C2 across the Typhoon and Tempest fleet.
- Splash priced the base configuration below $100,000 and designed the platform for mass manufacture.
Company context
Splash builds autonomous patrol boats for national-security and critical-infrastructure protection. The company launched in February 2025 with a maritime autonomy focus around guarding infrastructure against surface threats.