Saildrone receives $50M strategic investment from Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin invested $50 million in Saildrone alongside a collaboration to develop defense-ready unmanned surface vessels.
Why it matters
Saildrone received a strategic equity investment from Lockheed Martin alongside a collaboration on defense-ready unmanned surface vessels.
Evidence notes
- Lockheed Martin invested $50 million in Saildrone alongside a collaboration on defense-ready unmanned surface vessels.
- The companies planned to integrate Lockheed Martin defense payloads with Saildrone unmanned surface vessels.
- The investment was intended to accelerate larger-platform manufacturing and systems integration.
Company context
Saildrone builds and operates uncrewed surface vehicles for maritime intelligence, ocean mapping, ISR and environmental monitoring. Its platforms combine wind or solar power, onboard sensing and autonomy for long-endurance ocean missions.