“Transforming Waves: Ocean Aero and INTRA Defense Team Up with Middle East Maritime Repair to Revolutionize Saudi Maritime Tech”
Ocean Aero, INTRA Defense Technologies, and Middle East Maritime Repair (MEMR) are excited to declare a formal collaboration and the signing of a partnership agreement that positions the three organizations as pivotal players in the evolution of unmanned systems within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This strategic collaboration will unveil and apply revolutionary maritime technology to the region via Ocean Aero’s Triton AUSV—the globe’s first and only independent underwater and surface vehicle—which boasts an extensive and promising array of uses in the Kingdom.
In alignment with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 initiative, this partnership fosters the localization of pioneering engineering, creation of job opportunities, and transfer of technology. Vision 2030 envisions a flourishing and diversified economy—this collaboration actively ensures that maritime drone innovation is part of the transition while showcasing the region’s technological capabilities and driving sustainable economic progress.
Ocean Aero’s Triton offers a tangible and adaptable hardware-software solution to numerous maritime issues relevant to the region, encompassing concerns linked to defense, offshore oil and gas, and environmental sustainability. Defense-oriented features of the vehicle comprise maritime domain awareness, sonar mapping, towing and launching loitering munitions, ISR operations, security surveillance, mine countermeasures, and anti-submarine warfare. Additionally, the vehicle holds promising applications for the Saudi Arabian oil and gas sector, facilitating persistent monitoring, construction assistance, and the adoption of sustainable practices through sonar and survey technologies. Further environmental applications include reef monitoring, water chemistry assessment, illegal fishing interdiction, and beyond. With the backing of INTRA Defense Technologies and MEMR, Ocean Aero will strengthen Triton fleets with ongoing component enhancement, regular maintenance, and sustained industrial growth in the region.
“With the expertise of INTRA and MEMR, we are excellently positioned to propel our unparalleled autonomous maritime technology within the Kingdom, catering to organizations like RSNF, ARAMCO, NEOM, and others. We now have the foundation to cultivate a local industry tailored to the demands of Saudi Arabia.”
— Kevin Decker, CEO of Ocean Aero
“This innovative technology aims to enhance the Saudi Arabian maritime sector and significantly contribute to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 aspirations. Our collaboration signifies a united pledge to advance cutting-edge solutions that seamlessly align with bolstering security, regional defense, and environmental sustainability initiatives.”
— Dr. Hamad Alfouzan, CEO of INTRA Defense Technologies
The joint announcement coincides with the collective participation of all parties at the prestigious World Defense Show, hosted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, highlighting the global importance of this partnership.
