MTG-Dolphin unveils Proteus 36 MLC 37m Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel concept

Bulgarian shipbuilder MTG-Dolphin revealed the Proteus 36 MLC, a 37m modular Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel concept designed for distributed maritime operations in contested A2/AD environments. The concept emphasizes containerized mission modules and heavy armament options (e.g., VLS SAM modules, NSM anti-ship missiles, loitering munitions, torpedoes, mine warfare kits) and is described as “autonomous-ready” with AI and swarm integration, indicating a push toward corvette-like combat power on an unmanned platform.