Fincantieri tapped to construct new unmanned vessels for multi-mission naval ops

Fincantieri Marinette Marine. PC: Fox 11 Online

(WTAQ-WLUK) — Fincantieri Marine Group will build a new class of high-speed unmanned surface vessels for multi-mission naval operations.

Saildrone’s Spectre supports a range of maritime missions, reflecting the growing demand for scalable, unmanned capabilities within modern naval fleets.

At 170 feet long, weighing 250 tons, and capable of up to 30 knots, Spectre is the largest, fastest, and most capable Saildrone platform to date. Optimized for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) operations, the vessel is designed to deliver extreme endurance and an ultra-quiet acoustic signature by leveraging the proven endurance, reliability, and silent propulsion of Saildrone’s wing system. Spectre was also engineered to operate without the wing for kinetic strike roles, enabling higher sprint speeds and low-profile, stealth operations.