USV manufacturer BlackSea Technologies acquired by new owner

Aevex and BlackSea together will deliver a portfolio spanning air, surface, and subsea domains. Also, Aevex’s high-volume production capabilities will combine with BlackSea’s state-of-the-art Baltimore facilities with deepwater access, robotic welding, and capacity for approximately 40 unmanned vessels per month.

"Joining Aevex is a natural next step for BlackSea," said Bob Pudney, Chief Executive Officer of BlackSea Technologies. "We’ve spent years building and deploying autonomous maritime systems in real‑world environments, from hybrid fleet operations to contested logistics, and Aevex brings the scale, manufacturing depth, and autonomy ecosystem needed to accelerate everything we’ve built."