Saildrone announces European expansion with plans for Norway, Poland, and the Netherlands

Published August 18, 2026 2:17pm ET | Updated August 18, 2026 2:17pm ET



Saildrone, the U.S. manufacturer of autonomous surface vessels, or drone boats, announced on Tuesday its plans to expand its production with new facilities in Norway, Poland, and the Netherlands.

The company said that the first European-built 170-foot Saildrone Spectre will be built at the Van Der Valk Shipyard in the Netherlands, the next-generation 65-foot Saildrone Surveyor will be manufactured at Umoe Mandal in Norway, and Southern Spars will produce Surveyor wings in Poland.

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