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Rapid, Modular, Battle-Ready Maritime Solution

SNC’s AEGIR unmanned surface vessel (USV) family of systems (FoS) stands out for its speed, modularity and combat readiness, making it the optimal choice for high-threat and contested environments. AEGIR is specifically designed and proven to excel in a wide range of missions, including ISR, electronic warfare (EW) and autonomous resupply.

With scalable production and complete supply chain management, the portfolio features the AEGIR-W for long-endurance defense and the AEGIR-H for multi-role, long-range tasks.

Features

Operationally Proven USV

The AEGIR FoS offers exceptional payload capacity, high-speed maneuverability and unparalleled modularity, enabling seamless integration of advanced sensors and electronic countermeasures. Both variants are highly reconfigurable with modular hardware and open architecture to plug and play new payloads and rapidly insert capabilities.

TRL 9

Technology Readiness Level

MRL 10

Manufacturing Readiness Level

100+

Units Deployed in Theater

AEGIR Family of Systems

SNC AEGIR-W unmanned surface vessel for long-endurance maritime defense

AEGIR-W

AEGIR-W is a mission-critical asset for maritime defense, offering long endurance, unmatched ISR capability and operational flexibility.

Length
<10 m
Range at cruise
>500 NM
Speed Max
>25 kts
Material
HDPE
Propulsion
Combustion Engine
Fuel
Diesel
Payload Max
300 kg
Control System
Autonomous
Features
Attritable, Low Dependency on
Supply Chain, Scalable Manufacturing Process
SNC AEGIR-H unmanned surface vessel for multi-role, long-range missions

AEGIR-H

AEGIR-H, the largest FoS variant, is a 49-foot multi-role, multi-use exquisite delivery and reconnaissance platform, with variants extending mission needs.

Length
<15 m
Range at cruise
>1,000 NM
Speed Max
>50 kts
Material
Marine Grade Aluminum Alloy
Propulsion
Combustion Engine
Fuel
Diesel
Payload Max
User Confrigurable
Control System
Autonomous
Features
Multi-Role, Dual Payload Bays, DAVIT & Air Deployable, Secondary Electric Propulsion Option, Long-Range
Mission Applications

Operationally Validated

AEGIR has been successfully deployed and demonstrated at TRL 9 in an active maritime theater. With more than 100 units deployed, it is the only USV proven effective up to Sea State 5 and survivable in Sea State 7. This performance eliminates the developmental risk that has historically slowed naval fielding decisions and provides the engagement data that navies require to commit to scale procurement.

Real-time Information

AEGIR-W’s MOSA-aligned open architecture ensures strategic interoperability with industry-leading technologies and provides real-time information to ship masters and allied forces. This platform can operate fully autonomously or controlled by a human operator.

Payload Flexibility

Designed to deliver user-defined effects, the AEGIR-H supports diverse payload integrations with its dual payload bays, making it highly adaptable for long-range missions and various operational requirements.

SNC AEGIR unmanned surface vessel operationally validated in maritime theater

Driving Mission Advantage

Proven performance in challenging sea states, TRL 9 maturity, and significantly lower cost and time to field compared to manned vessels allow AEGIR to project capability into denied areas while reducing risk to personnel and enabling scalable, affordable fleet expansion.

Maritime ISR

Provides persistent sensing and real-time maritime awareness using integrated EO/IR, RF and multi-spectral payloads.

Force Protection & Port Security

Provides perimeter defense and automated patrol for harbors, coastal sites and high-value assets.

Access to Denied Areas

Penetrates high-threat or restricted zones where crewed vessels face risk, maintaining mission effectiveness under harsh sea states.

AEGIR RELENTLESSLY SECURES OUR NATION & GLOBAL ALLIES

Advantages

Accelerate the Schedule, Solve the Production Crisis

Enables scalable production up to 100 per month
Modular configuration that allows for various 3rd party solutions pending supply chain availability for payloads, engine and materials
Cost-effective, affordable solution drives rapid development and delivery
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Advantages

Mission Flexibility

Delivers autonomous and remote-control operations
Reconfigurable for a wide range of missions, including ISR, electronic warfare (EW) and autonomous resupply

Open Architecture

Allows for rapid and continuous integration of new payloads and mission packages without costly redesigns
Integrates with 3rd party kinetic and non-kinetic solutions including launched USVs
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