C2 Robotics and MIKEL Inc. announced a collaboration to enhance the performance, reliability and operational reach of unmanned undersea vehicles (UUVs). By integrating MIKEL’s Submerged Acoustic Navigation System (SANS) into C2 Robotics’ Speartooth LUUV, the partnership aims to deliver a new standard in precision navigation, and along with submarine and UUV communication, to provide mission flexibility and endurance for autonomous undersea operations.
The Speartooth is a next-generation unmanned platform designed for versatility across military and commercial missions. By leveraging MIKEL’s field-proven SANS technology, the vehicle will benefit from robust submerged navigation capabilities without the limitations of GPS access. This collaboration strengthens mission assurance in challenging environments where accuracy, stealth, and extended range are critical.
MIKEL’s SANS is a modular, scalable, and portable acoustic tracking, navigation, and communication system designed to support a wide range of undersea platforms. Already deployed in demanding naval environments, SANS provides resilient navigation data that enables operators to extend mission durations and increase confidence in unmanned systems.
“This partnership represents a major step forward in unmanned undersea operations,” said Michael Bailey, CEO and Co-Founder of C2 Robotics. “By combining Speartooth’s advanced autonomy and large, modular payload capability with MIKEL’s proven acoustic navigation solution, we are creating a capability that will redefine what UUVs can achieve without GPS.”
“Our collaboration with C2 Robotics demonstrates the adaptability and value of SANS as a force multiplier for emerging UUV platforms,” said Ms. Kelly Mendell President of MIKEL Inc. “Integrating SANS with Speartooth ensures precise undersea navigation, supporting missions that demand both stealth and reliability.”
Together, C2 Robotics and MIKEL are addressing critical needs for navies, research institutions, and commercial operators worldwide. This collaboration underscores both companies shared commitment to advancing undersea innovation and delivering operationally ready solutions for the future of maritime autonomy.
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So C2 Robotics is still developing and improving Speartooth the only question now is, is it still in the ‘frame’ to be a cheaper more attritable luuv to compliment Ghost Shark or has it lost out to Anduril’s Copperhead drone torpedoes? Or are they both in the ‘frame’ with Copperhead as part of the Ghost Shark system and produced at the same factory?
I’m trying to find out.