The Navy-After-Next will be a “Hybrid Fleet.” This concept was first articulated by then-Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Michael Gilday and embraced by his successor, Admiral Lisa Franchetti. The basics of this initiative were described in the Chief of Naval Operations Force Design 2045 which called for 350 crewed ships and 150 large uncrewed maritime vessels.

This innovative concept was born out of necessity. The concept of Hybrid Fleet evolved due the U.S. Navy’s ongoing challenge of building enough crewed ships to adequately meet the Navy’s global commitments. The Chief of Naval Operations Navigation Plan for America’s Warfighting Navy put it this way: “We cannot manifest a bigger traditional Navy in a few short years.” Indeed, the price of an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer has risen to $2.2B and production lead times stretch to years.

A December 2024 by the Department of the Navy Science and Technology Board entitled The Path Forward on Unmanned Systems, seeks to help accelerate the path to a Hybrid Fleet by offering a path forward to design, develop and field uncrewed systems—especially uncrewed maritime systems—in order to achieve the Navigation Plan’s goal of: “Scaling robotic and autonomous systems to integrate more platforms at speed.”

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Enforcing maritime border security is increasingly more important for the US and other nations. Combining powerful perception and AI based information gathering and analytical capabilities with AI driven maritime USVs provide more accurate and safer border enforcement that is available TODAY.

Melbourne, FL, 32934 / San Juan Capistrano, CA USA– May 20, 2025— Maritime Tactical Systems, Inc. (MARTAC), the worldwide leading developer and manufacturer of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) and The Indoor Lab (TIL), a leader in LiDAR-based perception and real-time operational intelligence, today announced a strategic partnership to deliver the next-generation surveillance solution designed to enhance the ability of the U.S. Government and their worldwide partners to proactively protect and secure their borders.

This new solution combines the leading-edge capabilities from The Indoor Lab’s Overwatch™ Perception Platform with MARTAC’s AI driven high-performance autonomous USVs. This integrated solution will provide the US Government and its allies with advanced detection, tracking, and interdiction capabilities, making it easier for authorities to locate and monitor illegal crossings both on land and water before they occur.

MARTAC provides a variety of AI driven high performance USVs purposely designed with an open architecture for autonomous activation once threats are detected by The Indoor Lab’s Overwatch™ platform. Upon detection, MARTAC’s quick response unmanned maritime systems autonomously deploy to intercept, monitor, and transmit actionable intelligence back to command centers reducing response times and operational risk.

MARTAC Tactical Systems COO Matt Smith added, “Partnering with The Indoor Lab brings together two innovative surveillance technologies available today that redefine capabilities. Together, we are redefining border security by delivering unmatched situational awareness and operational flexibility for government agencies.”

“This partnership marks a significant advancement in securing our nation’s borders,” said Patrick Blattner, CEO of The Indoor Lab. “By combining Overwatch’s real-time behavioral detection with MARTAC’s high performance unmanned systems, we are delivering the next evolution of persistent, autonomous border surveillance — providing the U.S. government and their partners a proactive advantage against emerging threats.”

About MARTAC Tactical Systems

MARTAC Tactical Systems is the global leader in providing AI driven high-performance USV’s and AI driven UxV Fleet Management capabilities to commercial, military, homeland security, and government clients. MARTAC’s systems deliver persistent, real-time monitoring and force multiplication across complex maritime environments. MARTAC has real solutions available today to strengthen maritime security borders.

About The Indoor Lab

The Indoor Lab is a leading U.S.-based provider of LiDAR-powered perception software and AI-driven operational intelligence solutions. Its enterprise-grade Overwatch™ platform is trusted by airports, government agencies, and transportation hubs nationwide to deliver real-time security, safety, and operational insights.

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