NEWT21 Showcases Reliable Autonomous Navigation on Its USV with UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía’s Support

NEWT21 demonstrates the successful execution of fully autonomous maritime missions on its USV FOG platform, following close cooperation with UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía.

Madrid, 4 Nov, 2025. – NEWT21, the Latvian manufacturer specializing in unmanned surface vessels (USVs), has successfully demonstrated advanced autonomous navigation on its FOG USV. This achievement follows the smooth integration of UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía’s autopilot system, carried out through close collaboration between both teams.

The demonstration highlights NEWT21’s ability to deliver a reliable and capable USV platform, now enhanced with advanced autonomous functions that improve safety and mission effectiveness, even in harsh environments. The control system enables the FOG USV to perform complex tasks independently, including mothership approach protection to prevent collisions during close maneuvers, dynamic relative routes that automatically adjust to the position of the vessel hosting the Command and Control Station, and health monitoring with fault tolerance to ensure mission continuity in the event of sensor failures.

The integration and fine-tuning of the FOG USV were carried out smoothly and efficiently, with no incidents, and supported by satcom communications. During testing, the vessel successfully executed navigation plans with full autonomy, marking an important milestone for NEWT21. Equipped with a modern gimbal, the FOG is now ready to perform demanding surveillance missions at sea, even under challenging conditions.

The excellent cooperation between NEWT21 and UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía was essential to completing the process in record time. This joint effort has not only enabled the autonomous operation of the FOG USV but also paved the way for an upcoming demonstration with the Latvian Navy and participation at the NATO exercise.

With this achievement, NEWT21 reinforces the reliability and autonomy of its FOG USV in critical unmanned operations, while UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía is proud to contribute as a trusted technology partner. Together, both companies reaffirm their commitment to innovation and strategic autonomy in defense and security. This milestone sets the stage for future joint integrations across additional platforms. 

UAV Navigation - Grupo Oesía

UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía is a company specializing in the design of guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) solutions for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) since 2004. UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía's flight solutions are used by a wide range of leading aerospace manufacturers for a variety of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), also known as remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) or "drones."

UAV Navigation is part of the Grupo Oesía, a Spanish multinational company dedicated to dual-use digital and industrial engineering, which develops and implements projects in more than 40 countries. It has 3,800 professionals in 19 corporate headquarters in Europe, Latin America and Asia. Throughout almost 50 years of experience, it has innovated products and services that benefit millions of people around the world, with the aim of creating a better, more efficient, safer and sustainable world.  

The industrial companies within the Grupo Oesía ecosystem are responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining cutting-edge technology for the Security, Defense, and Aerospace sectors, with a long track record of work in avionics for significant projects such as the Eurofighter EF-2000, A-400M, F-18, C-295, P3-B Orion, or MH-60R. The group is now involved in the most important UAV projects, including FCAS/NGWS, Eurodrone, and SIRTAP, among others.  www.uavnavigation.com

More information: David Pinta ([email protected] / M. +34 633 113 943) 

Newt21

NEWT21 is an EU-based high-tech manufacturer specializing in unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) and advanced composite solutions. We deliver cutting-edge drone systems for both critical military and security operations and diverse civilian applications. Our USVs are engineered for reliability and performance in vital reconnaissance, surveillance, logistics, and transport. Our capabilities are enhanced by in-house composite materials manufacturing, allowing us to offer powerful, cost-effective solutions by integrating advanced hardware and innovative software to address global challenges and create new opportunities.

Looking ahead, our vision is to lead the future of maritime autonomy by developing a fully autonomous fleet of USVs, revolutionizing the industry with reliable and sustainable solutions. We firmly believe the future of modern defense lies in unmanned systems, presenting strategic opportunities for nations across the globe. Our commitment is to empower smaller countries with cutting-edge autonomous capabilities, ensuring their strategic resilience and technological advantage. https://newt21.com/