Bluebottle USV to Feature in Australian Navy's Fleet Review for the First Time

USV from Ocius features in RAN's fleet parade

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HMAS Canberra leads review | The Australian Naval Institute

Canberra-class landing helicopter dock HMAS Canberra has led the largest gathering of foreign warships in Sydney Harbour in more than a decade. Warships from more than 19 nations conducted a ceremonial entry into Sydney Harbour this morning, hosted by Royal Australian Navy, for the 2026 Exercise Kakadu Fleet Review, Defence Connect reports. The review marks […]

Bluebottle USV to Feature in Australian Navy's Fleet Review for the First Time

The Exercise Kakadu Fleet Review 2026 on Saturday, 21st March 2026, will feature an uncrewed surface vessel (USV), the Ocius Bluebottle, reflecting the growing role of autonomous systems for Australia’s maritime capability. Ocius Technology press release This milestone reflects the first time the Royal Australian Navy has included a USV alongside crewed vessels in a formal Fleet Review. The Bluebottle USV is the first uncrewed surface vessel to …