What Teledyne Marine does

Teledyne Marine is a division of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: TDY), headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida, that designs and manufactures instruments used to monitor and explore underwater environments. The company operates across a vertically integrated product portfolio spanning autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) — including the Gavia (500m), Osprey (mid-range), and SeaRaptor (6,000m) modular platforms — autonomous ocean gliders (Slocum, Sentinel), profiling floats (APEX), multibeam sonar systems (SeaBat T20, T51, D100, T51-S), integrated navigation systems (Compact Navigator), seismic streamers (eXtreamer), and hydrographic software (AutoChart 2.0). Its technology architecture emphasizes modularity, depth-rated reusability across AUV platforms, and survey-grade precision (Compact Navigator positioning accuracy as low as 0.05% error over distance traveled), supported by 50 years of underwater acoustic expertise through the Teledyne RESON division.

Teledyne Marine generates revenue primarily through one-time hardware sales to defense, commercial, and scientific customers, supplemented by professional services, integration support, and maintenance contracts tied to autonomous system deployments. Its go-to-market relies on direct enterprise field sales to government defense ministries and navies (notably UK Ministry of Defence under the Future Maritime Data Gathering program and Swedish FMV), complemented by naval systems integrator partnerships (M Subs, ZeroUSV) and participation in industry events including Oceanology International, the Offshore Technology Conference, and the IHO Assembly. The company's primary customer segments are defense and government naval programs, defense and commercial marine survey operators, scientific research institutions (e.g., Rutgers University Redwing circumnavigation mission), and offshore energy operators. Teledyne Marine is the sole supplier of autonomous ocean observing systems to the UK Royal Navy, a status maintained since 2015, and has recently expanded into adjacent ecosystems through a strategic investment in Ocean Aero's Series D funding round.

Name

Teledyne Marine

Legal name

Teledyne Marine

Website

https://teledynemarine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Teledyne Marine is a Florida-based division of Teledyne Technologies that designs and manufactures autonomous underwater vehicles, gliders, multibeam sonar systems, and integrated navigation solutions for ocean monitoring, serving defense ministries, navies, commercial survey operators, and scientific research institutions globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Technology and Underwater Instruments

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Sensors, Instrumentation & IoT (Condition Monitoring) (IMAJAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine Navigation Systems (ECDIS, Radar, GNSS, AIS) (IMAJAJAE), Manned Submersible & Deep-Sea Research Vehicle Manufacturing (IMAJAOAD), Submarine Navigation, Periscope/Optronics & Communications Manufacturing (IMAJAOAJ), Nautical Safety, Navigation Aids & Hydrographic Services (TLAHAFAE)

Keywords

• Marine instruments
• Autonomous underwater vehicles
• Multibeam sonar systems
• Underwater acoustic solutions
• Ocean observing systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Daytona Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. AUV and Autonomous Vehicle Sales: Sale of autonomous underwater vehicles (Gavia, Osprey, SeaRaptor) and gliders (Slocum, Sentinel) to defense, commercial, and scientific customers. Revenue is one-time hardware-based with support services.
2. Sonar and Navigation Systems: Sale of sonar systems (SeaBat T51, D100, T20), navigation systems (Compact Navigator), and subsea sensors to defense, commercial survey, and research customers.
3. Government Defense Contracts: Direct government contracts for autonomous ocean observing systems, gliders, and floats for naval programs including the UK Royal Navy's Atlantic Bastion and Future Maritime Data Gathering programs.
4. Professional and Support Services: Comprehensive support services, integration services, and maintenance contracts associated with autonomous systems deployments, including training and demonstration programs (e.g., REPMUS exercises).

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Teledyne Marine designs and manufactures instruments used to monitor and explore the ocean below the surface of the sea. The portfolio spans autonomous underwater vehicles (Gavia, Osprey, SeaRaptor AUVs), autonomous ocean observing systems (Slocum and Sentinel gliders, APEX floats), multibeam sonar systems (SeaBat T20/T51/D100/T51-S), integrated navigation (Compact Navigator), seismic streamers (eXtreamer), and hydrographic software (AutoChart 2.0). These products serve defense, hydrographic survey, offshore energy, and scientific oceanographic applications.

Product overview

Teledyne Marine operates as a division of Teledyne Technologies, designing and manufacturing underwater instruments and systems for monitoring and exploring the marine environment. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) including the Gavia, Osprey, and SeaRaptor platforms at various depth ratings, complemented by autonomous ocean observing systems such as Slocum and Sentinel gliders and APEX profiling floats. The product lineup includes advanced multibeam sonar systems under the SeaBat brand (T20, T51, D100 variants) and integrated navigation solutions like the Compact Navigator. The company also provides specialized seismic streamers (eXtreamer), thermal imaging systems, and S-100 ready hydrographic software (AutoChart 2.0). These products serve defense, commercial, and scientific applications spanning mine countermeasures, oceanographic research, offshore energy exploration, and hydrographic surveying. The portfolio is characterized by modular design principles enabling configurable payloads and mission-specific customization across depth ratings from shallow water to 6,000 meters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Teledyne Gavia: Autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) designed for military, commercial, and scientific applications with depths ranging from 500m to 6,000m, featuring modular design across Gavia, Osprey, and SeaRaptor platforms.
• Teledyne Geophysical Instruments
• Teledyne RESON
• Slocum Gliders
• Sentinel Gliders
• Compact Navigator
• SeaBat Systems

Products and services

• Gavia AUV Modular autonomous underwater vehicle designed for military, commercial, and scientific applications with depths up to 500m, featuring reusable components and configurable mission payloads.
• Osprey AUV Autonomous underwater vehicle platform supporting various missions at mid-range depths, part of the modular Gavia AUV system with reusable components across three depth-rated platforms.
• SeaRaptor AUV Deep-water autonomous underwater vehicle designed for operations up to 6,000 meters depth, featuring modular design and reusable components across the Gavia product line.
• SeaBat T51 Integrated Dual Head Multibeam System Integrated dual head multibeam sonar system designed to enhance survey efficiency and operational productivity for autonomous survey platforms.
• SeaBat D100 Deep-Water Sonar Deep-water sonar system capable of operations up to 3,000 meters depth, designed for hydrographic and ocean mapping applications.
• SeaBat T51-S Multibeam Echosounder Multibeam echosounder rated for depths up to 6,000 meters with enhanced high-resolution mapping capabilities for defense, energy, and scientific missions.
• Compact Navigator Compact integrated navigation system designed for smaller unmanned marine platforms including ROVs, AUVs, and ASVs, combining inertial navigation, DVL, pressure, and temperature sensors for survey-grade positioning accuracy.
• Slocum Glider Autonomous underwater glider for oceanographic data collection and environmental monitoring, capable of long-endurance missions in complex maritime environments.
• Sentinel Glider Long-endurance autonomous glider for ocean observing and data collection, supporting maritime operations and environmental monitoring.
• APEX Float Autonomous profiling float for oceanographic data collection and environmental monitoring.
• eXtreamer Seismic Streamer Innovative seismic streamer system designed for high-resolution marine seismic data acquisition in offshore energy exploration.
• M364C Thermal Camera Thermal imaging camera for maritime situational awareness and surveillance applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Positioning accuracy as low as 0.05% error over distance traveled with Compact Navigator
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Sidus SpaceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 May 2026Sidus Space reported Teledyne Marine as a new customer contract contributing to its Q1 2026 revenue increase of 51% year-over-year, alongside Lonestar Data Holdings. This suggests Sidus Space is purchasing or integrating Teledyne Marine products or services as part of its space and satellite operations.
• ZeroUSVcoreTechnology or Integration · 19 March 2026ZeroUSV achieved a world-first deployment of a Teledyne Slocum Glider from its Oceanus12 autonomous uncrewed surface vessel in a demonstration supporting the Royal Navy's Atlantic Bastion programme. This collaboration combines USV and underwater glider technologies for autonomous maritime operations, positioning both companies at the forefront of autonomous ocean systems development.
• M SubscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 February 2026Teledyne Marine and UK-based M Subs signed a Memorandum of Understanding on February 27, 2026, establishing a strategic collaboration to develop and pursue business opportunities related to the UK Royal Navy and international naval programs. The partnership integrates advanced maritime technologies including vehicle platforms, autonomy systems, sonars, acoustic communications, and subsea connectors. Cooperation is already underway with SeaBat multibeam sonars integrated on Zero USV platforms demonstrated at REPMUS 2025, and further demonstrations planned in the UK and Iceland in Q1-Q2 2026. The consortium will support the Atlantic Bastion anti-submarine warfare program and Maritime Mine Countermeasures Block 2 program.
• Rutgers UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 October 2025Teledyne Marine partnered with Rutgers University to launch Redwing, an autonomous underwater glider, on a five-year mission to become the first underwater robot to circumnavigate the globe. The mission collects ocean data on temperature, salinity, and depth to improve hurricane forecasting, climate projections, and understanding of ocean currents. The mission is co-funded by Teledyne, NOAA, and the Vetlesen Foundation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kongsberg Maritime: Norwegian marine technology company offering sonar, AUVs, subsea positioning (USBL), and navigation systems. Direct competitor to Teledyne Marine across the marine sensors and underwater drone portfolio, and explicitly identified alongside Teledyne in USBL and marine sensor markets.
• Sonardyne: UK-based specialist in underwater acoustic positioning, navigation, and communications. Direct peer in USBL positioning and subsea sensors, and identified alongside Teledyne Marine as one of three key USBL innovators globally.
• Kraken Robotics: Canada-based specialist in synthetic aperture sonar (SAS), subsea batteries, and AUV payloads. Direct peer in defense and commercial SAS and a documented commercial partner (purchase orders with Teledyne Marine) supplying SAS for AUVs.

Broad incumbents

• Saab: Swedish defense and aerospace prime with a Sea Wasp and AUV/marine portfolio that competes with Teledyne Gavia in the same Swedish FMV customer base, providing an overlapping but broader defense capability set.
• L3Harris Technologies: Major US defense prime with significant sonar, unmanned maritime systems, and naval electronics capabilities. Identified alongside Teledyne Marine as a key underwater drones market player, competing for larger naval procurements.
• Lockheed Martin: Largest US defense prime with undersea systems, autonomous platforms, and naval integration expertise. Identified alongside Teledyne Marine as a major underwater drones player and as a co-investor in Ocean Aero's Series D.
• Thales Group: European defense and naval electronics prime with sonar, unmanned surface and underwater systems that overlap with Teledyne Marine's portfolio, particularly in European naval tenders.
• Boeing: Major US aerospace and defense prime identified alongside Teledyne Marine as a key player in the global underwater drones market, with broad naval and autonomous systems capabilities.
• Kawasaki Heavy Industries: Japanese industrial and defense conglomerate identified alongside Teledyne Marine as a key player in the underwater drones market, offering competing unmanned undersea platforms within a broader diversified portfolio.

Emerging players

• Ocean Aero: US-based developer of autonomous underwater and surface vehicles (AUSV). Teledyne Marine participated in Ocean Aero's Series D alongside Lockheed Martin, providing both strategic investment exposure and emerging-player overlap in unmanned maritime.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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