VideoRay wins multimillion contract for US Navy’s Standoff Response Program
VideoRay, a BlueHalo company and leader in underwater robotic systems, has secured a US$30.7 million contract to provide engineering and support services for its Mission Specialist Defender systems. Awarded by the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific, this five-year contract supports the US Navy’s use of the Maritime Expeditionary Standoff Response (MESR) remotely operated vehicle (ROV).
This follows the US Navy’s US$92.6 million MESR contract awarded to VideoRay in May 2024, further strengthening the company’s role in advancing underwater robotic technology for expeditionary missions, mine countermeasures and underwater security. VideoRay became part of BlueHalo last year.
“This follow-on contract highlights the US Navy’s commitment to adapting and customizing our commercial off-the-shelf defence solutions to meet the evolving needs of its expeditionary forces,” said Jonathan Moneymaker, CEO of BlueHalo. “We are honoured to continue our support in delivering cutting-edge, mission-critical ROVs that enhance maritime security, reconnaissance and response capabilities for the fleet.”
The company’s Mission Specialist Defender and other uncrewed underwater robots set the performance standard for the most challenging, mission-critical applications in mine countermeasures and other portable uncrewed undersea applications. The Mission Specialist Defender provides unparalleled manoeuvrability, payload integration and operational flexibility, ensuring mission success in high-risk maritime environments.
Over recent years, VideoRay Mission Specialist underwater robotics systems have set a new standard in the inspection class ROV category. These systems offer exceptional power and manoeuvrability on a versatile modular platform, designed to support heavy payloads and a broad range of sensors and tools.
