SAIC and HavocAI are advancing US Navy modernization by integrating SAIC’s real-time communications technology with HavocAI’s autonomous maritime platforms. The goal is to boost situational awareness across naval operations and strengthen how unmanned fleets connect to wider military networks. This initiative marks another step forward in enabling autonomous vessels to operate cohesively within joint-force environments.
At the core of the effort is the connection between HavocAI’s fleet management autonomy software and SAIC’s Joint Range Extension (JRE) system. JRE extends the functionality of Link 16, the secure tactical data network relied upon by US and allied forces for mission-critical coordination. With Link 16 integration, autonomous vessels will be able to share real-time operational data with ships, aircraft, ground units, and command centers.
The project aligns with the Defense Department’s Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) framework, which emphasizes seamless data exchange to improve cross-domain decision-making. SAIC and HavocAI have worked together previously on US military initiatives, reinforcing their combined role in accelerating autonomous maritime capabilities.
HavocAI has been expanding rapidly, raising $85 million in October to increase unmanned vessel production and support collaborations with the US military and allied forces. The company also teamed with Lockheed Martin on medium unmanned surface vessel development earlier this year. Meanwhile, SAIC continues its major Navy commitments, including a $120-million contract awarded in 2024 to enhance advanced tactical training for Pacific Fleet operations.
