Poland and Greece conduct Underwater Warfare training with Teledyne GAVIA AUV.

According to information published by the Polish MoD on October 29, 2024, the Polish Navy has brought its advanced Teledyne Gavia Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) into action during the Aegean Seal 2024 exercise in the Aegean Sea. The Aegean Seal 2024 exercise includes a range of drills focused on anti-submarine warfare, mine countermeasures, underwater surveillance, and reconnaissance operations.
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Teledyne Gavia AUV Autonomous Underwater Vehicle. (Picture source: Polish Navy)

The Teledyne Gavia AUV is an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle with a modular configuration designed for diverse applications across military, commercial, and scientific fields. The AUV’s modular construction enables rapid adaptation to various mission profiles by incorporating specific payload modules such as sonar, cameras, and scientific instruments. This capability makes it suitable for tasks including seabed mapping, environmental monitoring, mine countermeasures (MCM), and underwater search and recovery (SAR).

For defense uses, the Gavia supports mine countermeasure operations and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) training, benefiting from field-changeable modules that allow users to configure it for tasks like underwater surveillance or rapid environmental assessment. Commercially, the Gavia AUV is utilized in infrastructure inspections, bathymetric surveys, and post-hurricane inspections, where it leverages side-scan sonar, sub-bottom profiling, and bathymetric modules to capture detailed underwater data efficiently compared to conventional surface vessels or remotely operated vehicles (ROVs).

The Polish Armed Forces are rapidly integrating unmanned systems to enhance their reconnaissance, strike, and counter-UAV capabilities, aligning with contemporary defense demands. The Bayraktar TB2, a combat-proven UAV from Turkey, has been fully operational in Poland since 2024. Known for its ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) and combat roles, the TB2 extends Poland's reach and endurance for aerial missions. This fleet supports broader national defense goals, with discussions underway about creating a dedicated "Unmanned Forces" branch within the Polish military to manage and centralize UAV operations​.

Additionally, Poland has enhanced its strike capabilities through the domestically-produced Warmate loitering munitions, particularly the Warmate 5.0. This version, produced by WB Group, is designed to engage targets over extended ranges and responds to operational demands heightened by regional tensions. The Warmate family represents a cost-effective solution for precision strikes, emphasizing Poland's focus on autonomous, long-range systems.

To address aerial threats, the Polish Armed Forces have also fielded the SKYctrl C-UAS system, which protects against drones and drone swarms. This system, developed by Advanced Protection Systems Inc., integrates multi-sensor detection and advanced jamming capabilities, adding a defensive layer around assets like the Patriot and Narew air defense systems. Its AI-powered detection and classification abilities allow Poland to better secure its airspace, showing an emphasis on both offensive and defensive unmanned capabilities.