Copenhagen becomes Saildrone’s hub for European operations
Saildrone is establishing a European subsidiary in Denmark, to address the urgent need for maritime domain awareness in European waters. The step was announced at the Maritime Industry Symposium at the Danish Embassy in Washington, DC.
“Given the recent sabotage of critical undersea infrastructure in the Baltic Sea, the need for permanent maritime domain awareness has never been greater,” said Richard Jenkins, Saildrone founder and CEO. “I am delighted to announce the establishment of Saildrone Denmark to facilitate our European operations and support allied nations, at this critical time for regional maritime security.”
With increasing geopolitical tensions and rising activity in the Baltic Sea, the need for persistent maritime intelligence is paramount. Saildrone uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) offer unmatched endurance and resilience, capable of operating autonomously for extended durations in the world’s harshest maritime environments. Equipped with a suite of advanced sensors, these systems deliver real-time ISR above and below the surface – enabling the detection of anomalous behaviour, monitoring of vessel traffic, and protection of national interests in strategically sensitive waters.
Detailed seafloor mapping
In addition to surface surveillance, Saildrone vehicles will conduct detailed seafloor mapping, delivering a critical advantage in monitoring and securing subsea infrastructure such as pipelines, communication cables and offshore energy platforms. Pairing high-resolution seabed imagery with proprietary machine learning algorithms enables early detection of potential threats or anomalies, enhancing Europe’s ability to safeguard its undersea assets from both conventional and hybrid threats.
With its strategic position between the Baltic and North Seas, Denmark stands at the crossroads of European maritime activity. From this pivotal location, Saildrone Denmark will serve as the central base for operations across Europe, staffed by local experts delivering tailored support, training and mission coordination for partners throughout the region.
Saildrone Denmark will be a European entity, based in Copenhagen, Denmark. This strategic expansion reflects Saildrone’s commitment to supporting European allies in enhancing maritime situational awareness through advanced autonomous technologies.
