Denmark Deploys AI-Powered USVs to Bolster Baltic Sea Security
2025-06-29
Amid rising maritime tensions in the Baltic Sea, Denmark has invested $60 million in four AI-powered unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) called 'Voyagers.' These solar and wind-powered vessels, equipped with advanced sensors and AI data analysis, can autonomously operate for months, conducting surveillance, combating illegal fishing, and protecting critical underwater infrastructure. This deployment is part of a larger Danish defense technology investment aimed at enhancing situational awareness in the Baltic and North Seas, responding to incidents like the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage. USV manufacturer Saildrone is establishing its European headquarters in Copenhagen.