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UK Defence & Security​​​

Proven Autonomous Maritime Systems​​

Teledyne Marine is a long established and trusted supplier of autonomous maritime systems supporting UK defense and security users, allied navies, and NATO partners. 

With a substantial UK industrial footprint, decades of experience in unmanned and autonomous systems, and a portfolio proven across mine countermeasures, undersea surveillance, and maritime experimentation, Teledyne Marine delivers reliable, mission ready technology backed by UK based support. ​​

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Proven Performance with NATO and AUKUS​​​

Teledyne Marine systems are operationally proven and in service with leading naval forces worldwide.

  • 1,275 autonomous gliders delivered, including 600 to NATO nations
  • 18 global navies operating Gavia AUV systems
  • 12,000 APEX profiling floats deployed globally
  • Teledyne unmanned systems in use with Royal Navy commands, including MTXG, HTX, and MIWG​

This scale of adoption demonstrates trusted performance, interoperability, and reliability across defense and dual use maritime missions. ​

​​​​​​​Integrated with the UK Defence & Maritime Ecosystem


​ Teledyne Marine works closely with leading UK defense, science, and maritime organizations, supporting collaboration, innovation, and operational readiness.


Key UK partners and customers include:

  • National Oceanography Centre (NOC)
  • British Antarctic Survey
  • UK Met Office
  • Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS)
  • BMT
  • MSubs

These relationships reinforce Teledyne Marine’s role as a trusted, long term partner within the UK maritime and defense ecosystem.

​UK Based Support, Sustainment & Lifecycle Assurance

Defence customers rely on availability, responsiveness, and assured support. Teledyne Marine delivers this through UK based service infrastructure.​

  • Maintenance and field support teams in Fareham and Plymouth
  • Dedicated repair and support facility in Fareham
  • Expanded Plymouth support capability from Q1 2026
  • Local engineers supporting UK and allied defense users

This ensures reduced downtime, faster response, and long term platform availability throughout program lifecycles.

​A Trusted Partner for UK Defence Today and Tomorrow

Teledyne Marine combines:

  • Proven autonomous technology
  • UK industrial presence
  • Operational credibility with navies
  • Long term service and sustainment

Together, these capabilities position Teledyne Marine as a reliable partner for UK defense programs addressing today’s operational needs and tomorrow’s autonomous maritime challenges.

​Engage with Our UK Defence Team

To learn more about Teledyne Marine’s support to UK defense and security programs, please contact​ our UK team.​​​​​​