Al Seer Marine Supplies & Services, a subsidiary of the Global Holding Company, has announced a strategic agreement with L3Harris Technologies to collaborate on developing next-generation uncrewed boat systems for defense, security, and government applications in the UAE and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The agreement combines Al Seer Marine's capabilities in vessel construction, system integration, and providing operational support throughout the lifecycle of uncrewed boats with L3Harris's global expertise in mission and field operations management, as well as in developing autonomous vessel control software. This builds a comprehensive framework for complete system solutions. Al Seer Marine leads the design and construction process and provides long-term integration and technical support, while L3Harris Technologies offers advanced autonomous solutions, control systems, and network integration. According to a statement from Al Seer Marine, the new partnership addresses the growing regional demand for maritime autonomous and uncrewed vessel solutions by developing advanced systems to manage their fleets, scale up their numbers, and ensure their operational systems are interoperable and ready to execute missions according to evolving defense and security requirements. Jay Nivens, CEO of Al Seer Marine Supplies & Services, stated: 'This strategic partnership with L3Harris marks a significant milestone in our company's efforts to shape the future of maritime solutions for autonomous systems.'
Strategic Partnership for Uncrewed Maritime Systems in UAE
Al Seer Marine and L3Harris Technologies have signed an agreement to jointly develop uncrewed surface vessels for defense and security in the UAE and GCC countries. The partnership combines expertise in vessel construction and autonomous system development.