Saildrone Closes $60M Financing to Bring Maritime Autonomy to Europe
Saildrone, the global leader in maritime autonomy, today announced the closing of a $60 million investment round led by EIFO, the Export and Investment Fund of Denmark. The investment will be used to bring Saildrone technology to Europe to address the urgent need for maritime security for critical infrastructure and wider defense applications.
Saildrone Appoints Vice Admiral John Mustin as President
Saildrone, the world leader in maritime autonomy, today announced the appointment of Vice Admiral John Mustin as President of Saildrone Inc. In this role, Mustin will work alongside Richard Jenkins, Saildrone founder and CEO, to focus on growing the defense business at Saildrone.
Saildrone and Palantir Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance AI-Powered Maritime Intelligence
Saildrone today announced a strategic partnership with Palantir Technologies set to revolutionize maritime intelligence capabilities. This collaboration will enable the rapid scaling of autonomous systems to deliver advanced maritime AI solutions—at a time when conventional naval assets are scarce. In an era of mounting global threats and critically constrained shipbuilding capacity, this partnership represents a paradigm shift in maritime security operations.
