A Unified Voice at Sea
The Maritime Advocacy Committee (MAC) is comprised of a diverse group of member companies, including Uncrewed Maritime Systems (UMS) operators, innovators, manufacturers, defense contractors, and others interested in advanced maritime mobility. We pride ourselves in our ability to come together and enable a unified voice for all stakeholders within the UMS ecosystem.
Why Now
The world is entering a new era of maritime operations. Uncrewed surface and underwater systems have matured into strategic assets transforming national defense, commercial shipping, ports, and critical infrastructure. The United States is experiencing a sea change in its maritime posture including legislation to revitalize American shipbuilding and dedicated Program Offices for Robotics and Autonomous Systems in the Navy and Coast Guard.
However, this transformation is only beginning. Without thoughtful and broadly informed laws, regulations, budgets, and organizational changes, maritime uncrewed systems cannot scale safely and securely and innovation will be stifled.
That’s where the MAC can have outsized impact—with your help. The MAC unites industry to turn vision into action, shaping federal policy for uncrewed surface and underwater systems across military and commercial operations. Together, industry can ensure U.S. maritime autonomy is safe, scalable, and strategically aligned.
Measurable Impact Across Policy and Operations
In 2025, AUVSI and its members helped lay the foundation for U.S. leadership at sea. Through early and consistent engagement, the MAC helped advance regulatory frameworks, funding priorities, and operational standards for uncrewed maritime systems. These achievements are detailed in our blog: AUVSI Helped Tip the Scales for Autonomy in 2025.
Why Join the MAC
MAC membership offers a seat at the table to:
- Gain early insight into emerging policy
- Shape industry positions before decisions are made
- Ensure real-world operational experience informs the rules
- Reduce uncertainty and unlock deployment at scale
- Influence federal, state, and local decisions shaping the future of UMS
Joining the Maritime Advocacy Committee means you help write the playbook for the future of uncrewed maritime systems.
Get Involved
For companies ready to influence how uncrewed maritime systems are deployed, integrated, and scaled across missions and industries, the MAC is where your voice matters. Contact Lori Propst to learn more about joining the MAC.
ADS, Inc.
Advanced Navigation Pty Ltd
Advanced Technology International
Aerostar
Airbus US Space & Defense
American Bureau of Shipping
Amprius Technologies
ANELLO Photonics
Applied Intuition, Inc
Athule Aero Technologies, Inc.
Austal USA
AV
BlackSea Technologies
Blue Water Autonomy
BlueHalo LLC
Boeing Company
Booz Allen Hamilton
Chance Maritime Technologies
Cherokee Nation Federal
Collins Aerospace
Dark Wolf Solutions
DEXA
D-Fend Solutions Inc.
Divergent Industries, Inc.
DroneShield
DZYNE Technologies
EagleNXT
eAviation & Drone Academy
Echodyne Corp
Eureka Naval Craft
Fincantieri Marine Group
Gambit Defense Inc
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
General Dynamics Mission Systems
Gibbs & Cox, Inc.
HavocAI Inc.
Highlander Partners
IMS Gear
Integer Technologies
Kongsberg
Kongsberg Geospatial
Kongsberg Underwater Technology, Inc.
L3Harris Technologies
Leidos
Leonardo DRS
Leonardo Electronics US Inc.
Liquid Robotics
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Maritime Applied Physics Corporation
Metron, Inc.
Motorola Solutions
Mythos AI
Ocean Infinity America, Inc.
Ocean Power Technologies, Inc.
Ouster
Overwatch Imaging
Packet Digital, LLC
Parallax Advanced Research
PteroDynamics Inc.
QinetiQ Inc
Qualcomm Inc.
Quantum Systems Inc
Quaze
Raytheon Company
Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems
Raytheon Missile Systems
RTX
SAIC
Saronic Technologies, Inc.
Scientific Systems Company, Inc.
Sea Machines Robotics
SeaRobotics Corporation
Seasats
Seneca Innovations
Serco North America
Shield AI
Skyports, Inc.
Stealth Company
Stratasys, Inc.
SURVICE Engineering Company LLC
TEC Solutions
Textron Systems
Tideman Marine
Tocaro Blue, LLC
Tridentis Advanced Marine Vehicles LLC
Trillium Engineering
Tulsa Innovation Labs
Ulysses Maritime Technologies
UXV Technologies
Vector Defense
Vulcan Elements
Walmart
WingXpand
- Chairperson: Jason Stack (Startup)
- Vice-Chairperson: Bo Mancuso (Leonardo DRS)
Your Voice on Capitol Hill
Through collaboration and consensus, we shape policy positions that speak for the entire industry. Join AUVSI at the Advocacy Level.
