At the DSEI 2025 exhibition in London, Latvian startup SUBmerge Baltic introduced its new autonomous underwater vehicle named Pike. This was reported by Army Recognition.

This drone is designed for patrolling, mapping, and inspecting underwater infrastructure near critical sites. It can operate in both controlled and fully autonomous modes. The drone is capable of surveying underwater pipelines and cables for damage.

The first mode of operation is designed for an eight-hour work period, covering distances of several hundred meters, which is suitable for detailed inspections or operations in ports. The second mode allows the drone to operate for several days, traveling hundreds of kilometers from its base, although this depends on weather conditions and payload weight.

Pike features a modular frame that enables sensor changes without sending the drone back to the factory. It is known that the drone is powered by batteries, but its specifications have not yet been disclosed. Additionally, it can be launched from a small boat or directly from a pier.

The publication notes that the security of underwater objects is currently a priority for NATO in light of several incidents involving damaged cables and pipelines in the Baltic Sea region. Therefore, Pike could play a significant role in defense structures.

While the drone cannot fully replace escort, boarding teams, or satellite monitoring, it can reduce blind spots and lower the costs of routine inspections.

Earlier, the German company EUROATLAS presented a new underwater drone named Greyshark, which comes in two variants and is capable of autonomously adjusting its tasks using artificial intelligence.