ThayerMahan Delivers First SeaPicket System to International Defense Customer

ThayerMahan Ships First SeaPicket® System to an International Client

ThayerMahan, Inc., a prominent name in unmanned maritime security and acoustic intelligence solutions, recently achieved a significant milestone by delivering its first SeaPicket® system to an international defense customer. This notable shipment serves as the inaugural phase of a multi-system contract, emphasizing the company's innovation in buoy-based, energy-harvesting persistent acoustic intelligence platforms.

As the operational landscape evolves, the SeaPicket system plays a crucial role in providing scalable, real-time undersea surveillance to address emerging threats. Equipped with advanced sensors and edge-to-shore processing capabilities, SeaPicket is designed to enhance Undersea Domain Awareness (UDA) and proactively manage potential risks. Mike Varney, President of ThayerMahan Ocean Technologies, stated, "This fast-track award underlines not only the operational readiness of SeaPicket but also our capability to scale manufacturing and deploy swiftly. Our production teams have shown their ability to deliver essential systems while upholding the highest performance and reliability standards."

The SeaPicket system has been deployed from ThayerMahan's Vigilant OSV, which ensures efficient operations while providing precise detecting, classifying, and reporting functions regarding maritime contacts in near-real time. This innovative platform reflects ThayerMahan's commitment to meeting the increasing demand for unmanned systems capable of continuous domain awareness, responding to both national and international security needs.

The selection of SeaPicket by the international customer, under a rapid procurement model, underscores the urgency of addressing undersea threats and highlights ThayerMahan’s reliability in swiftly delivering cutting-edge systems. The predetermined framework involves accelerated timelines for manufacturing, integration, and deployment—conditions that ThayerMahan has continuously excelled in meeting.

Vice Admiral Mike Connor, U.S. Navy (Ret.), and the Chairman and CEO of ThayerMahan, remarked, "Just like all our comprehensive acoustic intelligence solutions, SeaPicket was engineered to meet real operational demands. We take pride in delivering systems that empower our international partners to secure their maritime environments effectively."

With the demand for unmanned systems on the rise, ThayerMahan is steadfast in its commitment to expand its manufacturing capacity, field operations, and support frameworks for SeaPicket and similar advanced technologies. The milestone of delivering the first SeaPicket system highlights a pivotal moment in the deployment of unmanned acoustic intelligence systems globally.

As visionary defenders and strategic entities begin to incorporate these advanced technologies into their operations, the demand for such capabilities is expected to grow rapidly. The future of Undersea Domain Awareness will increasingly hinge on the prowess of unmanned intelligence systems, and ThayerMahan stands at the forefront of this transformation.

About SeaPicket®

SeaPicket® is a buoy-based, energy-harvesting persistent surveillance platform designed to significantly enhance UDA capabilities. It is recognized for its bottom-mounted linear hydrophone array and sophisticated signal processing techniques that allow it to detect, classify, and report maritime contacts in near-real time.

About ThayerMahan®

ThayerMahan, Inc. is a maritime technology leader specializing in unmanned acoustic intelligence, persistent undersea surveillance, and non-kinetic counter-unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) capabilities. The company delivers end-to-end autonomous system deployment, field operations, continuous data collection, and advanced analytics to government and commercial clients. Utilizing state-of-the-art acoustic and electronic sensors across various platforms, ThayerMahan is dedicated to supporting mission-critical defense, security, and infrastructure protection requirements. Headquartered in Groton, CT, ThayerMahan also operates offices in Lowell, MA, and Arlington, VA. For further information, visit www.thayermahan.com or contact the company directly.