VESSEL REVIEW | AEU39 – Solar-powered USV fitted with remote weapon station

Voltaic Marine’s AEU39 solar-powered uncrewed surface vessel has entered trials with a modular payload architecture and a remotely operated weapons installation. The 39-foot aluminium craft carries up to 1,800 kg across two bays, using a 300 kWh battery and a solar-panel shell to support electrical propulsion and onboard equipment. Moog demonstrated detection and tracking with its reconfigurable weapons platform during the US Navy’s Coastal Trident event, with the mount housed beneath a hinged bow hatch. The demonstrator supports patrol, station-keeping and repositioning, while advertised maximum speed and long-range endurance remain manufacturer-stated performance figures.