Zodiac Milpro Unveils EQUINOX 930 Uncrewed Vessel
The 9.3-metre aluminium vessel was revealed at Euronaval 2026, marking the company's first uncrewed surface vessel.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Military Jobs
Zodiac Milpro unveiled the EQUINOX 930 uncrewed surface vessel at Euronaval 2026, its first USV. The 9.3-metre aluminium craft can exceed 40 knots and is air-droppable.
Why it matters
Naval forces are developing hybrid fleets that combine crewed platforms with uncrewed surface vessels, and the EQUINOX 930 is positioned for that shift. Its compatibility with existing cradles and davits may ease integration into current fleets.
The EQUINOX 930 measures 9.3 metres, can exceed 40 knots, and supports interchangeable payloads of up to 800 kg. Its range exceeds 600 nautical miles, though the extraction does not specify the conditions behind that figure.
The players
Zodiac Milpro
Zodiac Milpro is a defence manufacturer with production sites in Spain, Canada, the United States, Germany and Australia that builds naval and uncrewed platforms.
The details
The EQUINOX 930 uses a Vessel Control System that integrates different autonomy systems and mission equipment. Zodiac Milpro, which operates five production sites in Spain, Canada, the United States, Germany and Australia, also provides maintenance and training services for its platforms.
Timeline
- Unveiled at Euronaval 2026 on November 4, 2026.
Roadmap
Naval forces are developing hybrid fleets that combine crewed platforms with uncrewed surface vessels. The EQUINOX 930's Vessel Control System and its compatibility with existing cradles and davits position it to slot into those fleets without replacing current launch infrastructure.
For defence buyers and contractors, the EQUINOX 930's air-droppable design and 40-foot ISO container transportability shape how it can be deployed and moved. Maintenance and training services offered by Zodiac Milpro are relevant for planning ongoing operations.
The takeaway
The EQUINOX 930 reflects a broader move toward uncrewed vessels that work alongside crewed ships. Readers tracking defence procurement can watch how such platforms are integrated into existing fleets.
Further reading
Explore more on Military Jobs for context on the defence sector's evolving workforce and platforms.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Naval News.
