SHOM Acquisition of Coastal USV (Uncrewed Surface Vessel) Drone and Associated Services

The EPA-SHOM, France's Naval Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service, is procuring a coastal drone USV (Uncrewed Surface Vessel) valued at EUR 350,000, along with associated services. This acquisition supports SHOM's missions in hydrographic surveying, oceanographic data collection, and defense operations by providing unmanned capabilities for measuring and describing the marine environment. Strategically, it enhances naval forces' operational superiority in aero-maritime environments, including bathymetry and HOM parameter forecasting for weapons and command systems.