Eureka CEO touts Aircat Bengal MC as Navy eyes new unmanned vessel

By Abby Shepherd / August 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
As the Navy begins its search for a new medium unmanned surface vessel, Eureka Naval Craft CEO Bo Jardine wants the company's Aircat Bengal MC to stand out as a leading candidate. Jardine told Inside Defense the company’s goal is to repurpose the vessel, which has been used commercially, for defense missions through a new partnership with Singapore-based shipbuilder Strategic Marine. “The U.S. is going to team with Asia one way or another. We have to,” Jardine said. “Not...

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