DRASS and AITRONIK Join Forces in Advancing Autonomous Underwater Navigation

Livorno, 15 July 2025 – As part of its commitment to bringing together top players in underwater technology, DRASS announces the formalization of its partnership with AITRONIK, marking a significant step in the evolution of autonomous underwater navigation. Leveraging the vast potential of the underwater environment and cutting-edge sensor technology, the collaboration aims to develop modular solutions for autonomous underwater navigation, seamlessly integrating artificial intelligence and state-of-the-art sensor capabilities. Central to this initiative are DRASS’ DS8 and Ronda vehicles, serving as key platforms, with participation from a variety of distinguished Italian specialist firms.

DRASS SW Design Coordinator, Eng. Valerio Imbriolo, comments: “Autonomous underwater vehicles can make a decisive leap in performance thanks to the introduction of technologies based on advanced autonomous navigation that incorporate the specific requirements of the defence sector. AITRONIK stands out as a promising player in this field, and we are enthusiastic to include them in our network of partners to tackle the evolving challenges of the underwater domain”.  

AITRONIK CEO, Roberto Mati, adds: “At AITRONIK, we believe in the pivotal role that autonomous underwater navigation technologies can contribute to the safety and protection of our seas. We are proud to take on this new challenge with DRASS to create some of the most advanced autonomous submarine systems on the international scene. Our country has world-class technological capabilities that DRASS has integrated into a single network, and we want to express our gratitude for being called upon to be a part of it.”

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