Ocean Power Ships First PowerBuoy Under $6.5M DHS Contract
Ocean Power Technologies has shipped its first PowerBuoy system under a $6.5 million U.S. Department of Homeland Security contract to support maritime domain awareness for the U.S. Coast Guard. The buoy will be deployed off California for autonomous offshore surveillance with ongoing integration alongside Anduril’s systems to enable persistent monitoring.
1. Milestone Shipment Under Homeland Security Contract
Ocean Power has dispatched the first PowerBuoy unit under a $6.5 million contract awarded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This shipment signals the shift from development and integration to operational deployment supporting Coast Guard maritime domain awareness.
2. California Deployment and Surveillance Capabilities
The PowerBuoy will be installed off California’s coastline following final site preparations. It will deliver continuous, autonomous offshore surveillance to enhance coastal monitoring and rapid threat detection capabilities.
3. Systems Integration and Cost Benefits
Integration work with Anduril’s systems is advancing in parallel, enabling real-time data transmission and analytics. The platform’s autonomous operation promises reduced operational costs and logistical complexity for government security missions.