Video: Naval Group Demonstrates Armed SEAQUEST-S USV

Naval Group subsidiary Sirehna has demonstrated its armed SEAQUEST-S unmanned surface vessel during the Euronaval 2026 press tour, showing a compact platform intended for deployment from frigates. The 9.3-metre composite craft uses a 475-horsepower engine and waterjet for speeds up to 35 knots, with a baseline range of 220 nautical miles. Its retractable sensor mast, modular forward payload bay and STEERIS mission-system integration support surveillance, target tracking and mission-specific weapons or sensors. The design uses existing shipboard launch-and-recovery arrangements and supports remote or autonomous operation, with line-of-sight and satellite communications available for control and data exchange.