Ocean Power Technologies Vessels Demonstrate Versatility in REPMUS Exercise

MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J., Sept. 21, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Ocean Power Technologies, a leader in maritime operational infrastructure and autonomous ocean systems, announced that its WAM-V® unmanned surface vessels participated in multiple mission sets during the REPMUS 2026 exercise. The multinational robotic experimentation exercise, led by the Portuguese Navy in collaboration with NATO, the University of Porto, and the European Defense Agency (EDA), brought together military forces, academia, and technology companies from around the world to test and integrate unmanned systems into real-world maritime operations.

REPMUS 2026 is designed to drive multi-domain interoperability among allied maritime unmanned systems under realistic operational conditions. Over the course of the exercise, Ocean Power Technologies' vessels supported five mission sets, including rapid environmental assessment, mine countermeasures, harbor security, surveillance and reconnaissance, and above-water warfare.

Three different classes of WAM-V® vessels were deployed. The WAM-V 8 conducted rapid environmental assessment, delivering bathymetric survey data in amphibious surf zones to support landing and raiding forces. The WAM-V 16 supported mine countermeasures tasking in beach and harbor approaches for harbor security. The WAM-V 22 operated in above-water warfare, including surface target identification under operational tasking, and conducted intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.

OPT vessels integrated seamlessly with U.S. command and control systems during the exercise, making them the only U.S. unmanned surface vessels to do so. A WAM-V 22 was also employed to train U.S. Navy and Marine Corps personnel in basic autonomous operations.

Ocean Power Technologies provides intelligent maritime solutions and services for the defense and security, oil and gas, science and research, and offshore wind markets. The company's PowerBuoy® platforms provide clean and reliable electric power and real-time data communications for remote maritime and subsea applications. WAM-V® unmanned surface vessels and marine robotics services are part of the company's portfolio.

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