The US Marine Corps has placed a $3.7 million delivery order with Greensea IQ for four additional Bayonet 250 autonomous underwater ground vehicles (AUGVs) to further enhance its littoral mine countermeasure capabilities.
Designed to operate seamlessly from deep water through the surf zone and onto land, the Bayonet 250 can perform missions across seabed, coastal, and littoral environments. The autonomous platform is engineered to detect, reacquire, and neutralize underwater explosive hazards while minimizing risks to military personnel.
The vehicle is powered by Greensea IQ’s open-architecture autonomy software and the Bayonet Workspace mission management system, enabling fully autonomous navigation and mission execution in hazardous maritime environments.
LEON Program Expansion
The latest procurement supports the continued growth of the Littoral Explosive Ordnance Neutralization (LEON) Family of Systems.
In October 2024, the US Marine Corps awarded Greensea IQ a $9 million contract to continue acquiring Bayonet 250 systems under the LEON program.
The Marine Corps initially fielded the LEON system in October 2021. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Remotely Operated Vehicle (EOD ROV) provides Marines with the capability to safely navigate shallow waters, identify underwater explosive threats, and neutralize hazardous ordnance while reducing personnel exposure.
