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Ocius Technology

Defense marketmarinesecurityCurated record
ocius.com.au

Australian maker of the Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessel, a long-endurance autonomous USV powered by solar, wind and wave energy that persistently patrols with a 300kg mission payload and a keel winch to lower sub-surface sensors for anti-submarine warfare. Founded 1999 as renewable-energy ferry maker Solar Sailor, rebranded Ocius in 2014 and evolved into modern autonomous maritime robotics (legacy flag). 15 Bluebottles already delivered to the Royal Australian Navy supporting Operation Resolute, with a program of record for 40 more.

HeadquartersSydney, AU
Founded1999
Defense fundingNot disclosed
Team51-200
Deployments1
Open roles0
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Company overview

Identity and operating footprint

Company typeRobot maker
Market segmentDefense
StageGovernment program of record (A$176M RAN contract, 2026)
FoundersRobert Dane (Founder & CEO)
Regions servedAsia
Countries deployedNot listed
Service footprintNot listed
Last reviewed2026-07-05
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Robot models

Specifications remain vendor-claimed

Machinemarine

Bluebottle

  • Long-endurance autonomous USV powered by solar, wind and wave energy, carrying a 300kg mission payload and a keel winch to deploy sub-surface ASW sensors for persistent maritime surveillance

    vendor/government-stated USV endurance and payload capability

    Claim source
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Deployment log

Announced and cited only

AnnouncedCustomerSiteCountryCountEvidence
2026-03-12Royal Australian Navynaval ISR uncrewed surface vessel fleetAU55Announcement
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Company timeline

Milestones and announcements

2026-03-1115 Bluebottle USVs already delivered to the Royal Australian Navy, most supporting Operation Resolute maritime surveillanceAustralian Minister for Defence
2026-03-11Awarded A$176M program of record to deliver 40 more Bluebottle USVs, expanding the RAN operational fleet to 55Naval News
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Source ledger

2 unique public sources

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Albanese Government invests $176 million in new fleet of Australian-made uncrewed vesselsAustralian Minister for Defence · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Australia orders fleet of 40 Bluebottle uncrewed surface vesselsNaval News · retrieved 2026-07-05