Press Releases May 8, 2026 12:13 PM

Brunswick Corporation Collaborates with Textron Systems on TSUNAMI® Uncrewed Surface Vessel Deliveries for DIU, U.S. Navy Fourth Fleet and SOUTHCOM

Brunswick partners with Textron Systems to provide marine technology for U.S. Navy's TSUNAMI uncrewed surface vessels supporting defense operations

By Marcus Reed BC

Brunswick Corporation announced a collaboration with Textron Systems to supply vessels, propulsion, and electronics for the TSUNAMI Uncrewed Surface Vessels, following a Defense Innovation Unit contract. These USVs participated in U.S. Navy Fleet Experimentation exercises and support ongoing joint operations with U.S. Southern Command and the Fourth Fleet. The integrated platform combines Brunswick's marine technology expertise with Textron's autonomy and military control systems to meet the Navy's needs for scalable, rapidly deployable vessels.

Brunswick Corporation Collaborates with Textron Systems on TSUNAMI® Uncrewed Surface Vessel Deliveries for DIU, U.S. Navy Fourth Fleet and SOUTHCOM
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Key Points

  • Brunswick provides vessels, Mercury Marine propulsion, and Navico electronics for Textron Systems' TSUNAMI USVs.
  • TSUNAMI USVs are designed for low-cost, rapidly deployable missions supporting U.S. Navy exercises and operations with SOUTHCOM and Fourth Fleet.
  • Collaboration integrates Brunswick's marine tech with Textron's autonomy and military expertise to create modular, scalable USV variants.

METTAWA, Ill., May 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), the global leader in marine technology announced today that its vessels, Mercury Marine propulsion systems, and Navico Group electronics and electrical systems will provide the platform for Textron Systems’ TSUNAMI® Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs), following Textron Systems’ contract award from the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). Under the award, multiple TSUNAMI USVs supported the U.S. Navy’s Fleet Experimentation (FLEX) exercise in Key West, Florida in late April, and enable three months of joint operations with U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) and the U.S. Navy Fourth Fleet.

TSUNAMI is designed to meet the U.S. Navy’s growing interest in small, low-cost, rapidly deployable USVs that can support a variety of missions. Brunswick and Textron Systems’ engineering teams worked closely to integrate Textron Systems’ autonomy technology resulting in a modular, scalable solution expected to offer multiple variants. TSUNAMI configurations will showcase the strength of Brunswick’s industry-leading, integrated technology portfolio combined with Textron Systems’ advanced control, communications, and military technology and expertise.

“Brunswick, the world’s largest recreational marine technology supplier and boat manufacturer, with a large U.S. manufacturing base, brings together a broad portfolio of boats, propulsion, advanced marine electronics, and control systems into a unique integrated package and we’re applying that capability to help enable the next generation of assisted and autonomous capabilities on the water,” said Dave Foulkes, Brunswick Corporation CEO. “We’re proud to support Textron Systems and the U.S. government with commercially proven and rapidly scalable platforms and technology that can be quickly deployed to accelerate experimentation, learning and operational readiness.”

About Brunswick Corporation:

Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) is a global leader in marine recreation, delivering innovation that transforms experiences on the water and beyond. Its technology-driven solutions are informed by deep consumer insights and guided by the belief that “Next Never Rests™.” Brunswick is home to more than 60 industry-leading brands across marine propulsion (including Mercury Marine), parts and accessories (including Attwood), and marine electronics (including Simrad and Lowrance), as well as boat brands including Boston Whaler, Sea Ray, Bayliner, Lund, and Harris. Headquartered in Mettawa, Illinois, Brunswick has approximately 14,500 employees operating in 26 countries. Learn more at Brunswick.com.


Risks

  • Dependence on continued government contracts and funding for defense innovation projects.
  • Potential technical and integration challenges in combining advanced marine technology with autonomous military systems.
  • Uncertainties related to operational deployment and effectiveness of uncrewed surface vessels in diverse naval scenarios.

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