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- Strategic agreement unites UAE shipbuilding leadership with world-class autonomous maritime systems expertise
- Partnership accelerates development, integration, and deployment of advanced unmanned surface vessels across the UAE and the region
- Reinforces Al Seer Marine’s role as a UAE leader in next-generation maritime defence and security solutions
Abu Dhabi, 5 February 2026: Al Seer Marine (ADX: ASM), a frontrunner in advanced maritime solutions and a subsidiary of IHC, announced a strategic agreement with L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) to collaborate on next-generation maritime unmanned systems for defence, security, and government applications across the UAE and GCC region.
The agreement brings together Al Seer Marine’s shipbuilding, systems integration and lifecycle support capabilities with L3Harris’ globally recognised expertise in autonomous systems, mission control and maritime software, creating a powerful platform to deliver end-to-end unmanned surface vessel (USV) solutions. Under the agreement, Al Seer Marine will be leading platform design, construction, integration and through-life support, while L3Harris will provide advanced autonomy, control systems and network integration.
This collaboration directly supports the region’s accelerating demand for maritime autonomy, enabling scalable, interoperable and mission-ready unmanned fleets aligned with evolving defence and security requirements.
Guy Neivens, Chief Executive Officer of Al Seer Marine, said: “This strategic partnership with L3Harris represents a significant milestone in Al Seer Marine’s journey to shape the future of maritime autonomy. By combining our shipbuilding and integration excellence with L3Harris’ world-class autonomous systems, we are creating a powerful offering that strengthens national capabilities, supports regional security priorities, and positions Al Seer Marine at the forefront of next-generation unmanned maritime solutions.”
The agreement is focused on supporting maritime unmanned surface vessel programmes, encompassing platform development, autonomous navigation and mission systems, command-and-control integration, training and long-term operational support. The partnership is designed to enable multi-vessel operations, common control architectures, and scalable deployment models, critical enablers for modern naval and coastguard operations.
For Al Seer Marine, the agreement further reinforces its strategic role as a UAE-based maritime leader capable of delivering sophisticated defence and security platforms, while advancing local industrial capabilities, knowledge transfer, and long-term value creation for shareholders and stakeholders.
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About Al Seer Marine (ASM)
Al Seer Marine (ADX: ASM), a subsidiary of International Holding Company (IHC), is a global maritime organisation headquartered in Abu Dhabi. Our extensive service portfolio encompasses commercial shipping, yachting, boat building, large-scale 3D printing, unmanned vessel platforms and capabilities, and cutting-edge technological innovations. We seamlessly integrate top-tier services, innovative technological solutions, and a proven track record of operational excellence.
Whether it’s operating a fleet of superyachts with luxurious precision, owning & operating a fleet of commercial vessels, employing innovative additive manufacturing processes, or engineering futuristic unmanned vessels, Al Seer Marine stands as a beacon of expertise, capability, and excellence, capable of transforming any maritime vision into a reality.
Our comprehensive service approach ensures a seamless journey from conception to realization, leveraging the latest in commercial ship and yacht management innovations. Our dedicated boat building team not only excels in additive design techniques and precision builds but also offers extensive training and expert maintenance, ensuring the longevity and performance of our creations.
About IHC
Established in 1999, IHC has become the most valuable holding company in the Middle East and one of the world’s largest investment firms, with a market capitalization of AED 878.5 billion (USD 239 billion). Since then, it has transformed to represent a new generation of investors. IHC’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and economic diversification spans over 1,400 subsidiaries, driving growth across industries like Asset Management, Healthcare, Real Estate, Financial Services, IT, and more.
IHC continually looks beyond the stand-alone value of its assets for opportunities, stepping outside of traditional approaches and artificial barriers to unlock opportunities across its portfolio, enabling sector-agnostic Dynamic Value Networks and creating results that are often much greater than the sum of their parts.
At IHC, we take our responsibility to shareholders, customers, and employees seriously. Our commitment to responsible investment ensures that we create sustainable value by staying connected to the communities we serve, making a positive difference with every investment.