At the DSEI 2025 exhibition in London, Latvian startup SUBmerge Baltic unveiled its innovative autonomous underwater drone, Pike. This was reported by Army Recognition.

The drone is designed for patrolling, mapping, and monitoring underwater infrastructure near the shore. It can operate in both controlled and fully autonomous modes. The drone is capable of inspecting underwater pipelines and cables for damages.

In controlled mode, the drone has an operational period of eight hours and can cover distances of several hundred meters, making it suitable for thorough inspections or port operations. In autonomous mode, it can function for several days and travel hundreds of kilometers from its base, depending on weather conditions and payload.

Pike features a modular design that allows for sensor changes without the need to return the drone to the factory. While the specifics of its battery life are not disclosed, it is known that the drone can be launched from a small boat or directly from a pier.

The publication notes that underwater security has become a priority for NATO, especially following several incidents where cables and pipelines were damaged in the Baltic Sea. Therefore, Pike is well-positioned to play a role in defense strategies.

While the drone itself cannot stop saboteurs or replace escort teams, it can significantly reduce blind spots and lower the costs of routine inspections.

Earlier, the German company EUROATLAS introduced a new underwater drone called Greyshark, which comes in two variants and can autonomously adjust its tasks using artificial intelligence.