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At Saildrone, we believe that persistent maritime domain awareness is not just a capability—it’s a necessity. We’re excited to announce another major milestone in our global mission: the launch of Saildrone Denmark, our first European subsidiary based in Copenhagen.
The establishment of Saildrone Denmark comes at a time when the need for enhanced regional maritime security is more urgent than ever. From recent sabotage incidents in the Baltic Sea to rising geopolitical tensions across Northern Europe, it’s clear that traditional maritime surveillance methods alone are no longer sufficient.
“Given the recent sabotage of critical undersea infrastructure in the Baltic Sea, the need for permanent maritime domain awareness has never been greater,” said Richard Jenkins, Saildrone founder and CEO. “I am delighted to announce the establishment of Saildrone Denmark to facilitate our European operations and support allied nations, at this critical time for regional maritime security.”
Announced at the Maritime Industry Symposium at the Danish Embassy in Washington, DC, this expansion reflects Saildrone’s commitment to supporting European allies and partners with advanced autonomous technologies to monitor and secure their maritime domains—above and below the surface.
Saildrone unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) offer unmatched endurance and resilience and are capable of operating autonomously for extended durations in the world’s harshest maritime environments. Equipped with a suite of advanced sensors, these systems deliver real-time ISR above and below the surface—enabling the detection of anomalous behavior, monitoring of vessel traffic, and the protection of national interests in strategically sensitive waters.
In addition to surface surveillance, Saildrone vehicles will conduct detailed ocean floor mapping, delivering a critical advantage in monitoring and securing subsea infrastructure such as pipelines, communication cables, and offshore energy platforms. Pairing high-resolution seafloor imagery with proprietary machine learning algorithms enables early detection of potential threats or anomalies, enhancing Europe’s ability to safeguard its undersea assets against both conventional and hybrid threats.
Denmark is uniquely situated in the center of the European maritime environment, with coastlines on both the Baltic and North Seas. Saildrone Denmark will be the hub for all European operations, employing local staff to provide support, training, and mission planning capabilities to regional customers and partners.
As we set up operations in Copenhagen, Saildrone’s mission remains the same: to make the world’s oceans more transparent, predictable, and secure. This is more than just an expansion—it’s a commitment to our allies, a step forward for European maritime security, and a testament to the power of autonomy in protecting what matters most.
