Marine engine manufacturer Ilmor and autonomous maritime systems provider HavocAI are partnering to integrate advanced electric propulsion technology with autonomous vessel platforms.
The partnership will create an integrated solution for national security applications.
The companies will use Ilmor’s ION Unleashed custom electric propulsion system engineered for autonomous vessel operations and an enhanced version of Ilmor’s consumer ION 6 electric outboard motor.
The system features advanced power mapping capabilities that deliver customisable power output profiles for various mission requirements.
This partnership is more than a technical collaboration.
Mike Lindberg
The motors have been developed to provide enhanced performance bursts when needed together with the reliability required for autonomous operations.
“This partnership is more than a technical collaboration, it’s a shared commitment to redefining what’s possible in autonomous marine defense,” said Mike Lindberg, vice president of Ilmor Marine.
“The ION Unleashed is proof of what happens when two companies with aligned values and an innovative spirit come together to push electric propulsion into new territory.”
Technological boundaries
Paul Lwin, CEO of HavocAI, added: “We are extremely honoured to be partnering with a company of Ilmor’s stature.
“Their long history of engineering excellence and commitment to pushing technological boundaries made them the ideal partner for us.
“Their ION Unleashed system provides the precision control and reliability our collaborative autonomy platforms require to conduct a variety of demanding warfighting missions.”
HavocAI boats equipped with Ilmor motors are already operational and conducting trials.
