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deployment2026-05-27 21:31 UTC🇦🇺 Indian Ocean Defence and Security Conference (IODS) 2026, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Hyperion unveils Astra 460 uncrewed surface vessel and TitanCell containerized 3D-printing system at IODS 2026

Hyperion Systems presented the 3D-printed-hull Astra 460 uncrewed surface vessel (USV) and its TitanCell containerized 3D-printing “factory-in-a-box” at IODS 2026 in Perth. The company said an undisclosed European navy will evaluate an 8-meter Astra variant at a maritime exercise later in 2026, and Hyperion plans sea trials of the Astra 460 before the end of May.

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Type
deployment
Occurred
2026-05-27 21:31
Reported
2026-05-27
Location
Indian Ocean Defence and Security Conference (IODS) 2026, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Coordinates
-31.9559, 115.8606
Confidence
74 / 100

Damage assessment

No damage reported; article describes unveiling of an uncrewed surface vessel and containerized additive-manufacturing capability, with planned sea trials and future evaluation.

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