Airborne and submersible drone solutions for search & rescue, surveillance, and tactical operations. Trusted by the US Navy, Coast Guard, and allied forces worldwide.
Founded by former Navy engineers in 2004, Proetus Maritime Systems delivers the autonomous platforms that enable persistent ISR, undersea infrastructure protection, and search & rescue across every operational environment.
To deliver cutting-edge autonomous systems that enhance maritime security, protect naval personnel, and ensure mission success in the world's most challenging environments.
Established in Annapolis, Maryland by former Navy engineers with a mission to revolutionize maritime autonomous systems.
Awarded $45M contract for underwater reconnaissance systems, marking our entry into defense contracting.
Opened facilities in San Diego and Bahrain to support Pacific Fleet and CENTCOM operations.
Launched next-generation platforms with integrated AI threat detection and autonomous decision-making capabilities.
Recognized as the premier provider of maritime autonomous systems with 150+ deployed platforms worldwide.
Unwavering commitment to ethical operations and transparent business practices in every contract we fulfill.
Continuous advancement of autonomous technology to maintain tactical superiority for our warfighters.
Collaborative relationships with military branches, allied nations, and industry partners worldwide.
Relentless pursuit of quality and reliability in every system we design, build, and deploy.
Comprehensive autonomous systems engineered for the most demanding maritime environments — from littoral reconnaissance to deep ocean survey.
Six fielded platforms across two domains, with deployments spanning the surface, the sky, and the deep.
The Tern-X1 Sentinel is our flagship VTOL UAV designed for extended maritime surveillance. Capable of operating from ship decks without launch equipment, it provides persistent ISR coverage for naval task forces.
The Albatross-AE delivers unmatched endurance for wide-area maritime patrol. Its catapult launch and net recovery system enables operation from any naval vessel with a flight deck.
Designed for carrier air wing integration, the Merlin-CW provides organic ISR and targeting support to carrier strike groups with arrested landing capability.
Selected deployments supporting U.S. and allied naval missions worldwide. Imagery declassified for public release.
US 7th Fleet · 2024
Naval Air Station Whiting Field · 2024
Hawaii · Multi-National Exercise
USCG District 7 · Atlantic Ocean
San Diego Fleet Maintenance
Baltic Sea · NATO Exercise
Strait of Hormuz · MCM Operations
5th Fleet AOR · Classified
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Active contract vehicles, current certifications, and the clearances required to execute on every level of the mission set.
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