MARTAC delivers Devil Ray USVs to Philippine Marine Corps
Maritime Tactical Systems has delivered two Devil Ray T38 unmanned surface vessels to the Philippine Marine Corps and opened an Unmanned Center of Excellence in the Philippines. The move expands the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ maritime autonomy and adds local training, maintenance and sustainment support for future USV operations.
Why it matters: - The delivery gives the Philippine Marine Corps a new asymmetric maritime tool for protecting territorial waters and economic sovereignty. - The new center is meant to help the Philippines field and sustain a larger unmanned fleet over time. - The package expands the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ autonomous maritime capability across a 7,000-island archipelago.
What happened: - Maritime Tactical Systems, Inc. (MARTAC) announced on November 9, 2026, that it delivered two Devil Ray T38 unmanned surface vessels to the Philippine Marine Corps. - MARTAC also opened an Unmanned Center of Excellence in conjunction with the delivery. - The company said the center will provide maintenance, sustainment and training programs for Philippine customers. - The delivery builds on five MARTAC platforms fielded in mid-2024: one Devil Ray T38 and four all-electric MANTAS T12 vessels.
The details: - The Devil Ray T38 is MARTAC’s flagship USV. - The vessel is an 11-meter catamaran. - The T38 can reach burst speeds above 60 knots. - The platform can carry payloads of up to 1,814 kilograms. - The T38’s open architecture supports intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, electronic warfare, mine countermeasures and logistics support. - The vessel uses sliding autonomy control modes from full operator control to fully autonomous operations. - The Unmanned Center of Excellence will serve as a local hub for training Philippine Marine Corps personnel. - The center will also handle system maintenance and spare parts stock. - MARTAC said the center can help create local jobs and partnerships tied to long-term fleet growth.
Between the lines: - MARTAC is positioning the Philippines as a key test case for autonomous maritime operations in the Indo-Pacific. - The company framed the move as a lower-cost alternative to manned systems. - The announcement signals a shift from single-platform delivery to a broader support ecosystem around unmanned fleet operations.
What's next: - MARTAC expects the center to support rapid Philippine Marine Corps deployment of Devil Ray T38s. - The company said the center is designed to help build Philippine capability for deploying a large USV fleet over the next several years. - The Armed Forces of the Philippines will likely continue expanding its autonomous maritime inventory as support infrastructure comes online.
The bottom line: - The Philippines now has more unmanned maritime hardware and the local support structure needed to keep it operating.
Disclaimer: This article was produced by AGP Wire with the assistance of artificial intelligence based on original source content and has been refined to improve clarity, structure, and readability. This content is provided on an “as is” basis. While care has been taken in its preparation, it may contain inaccuracies or omissions, and readers should consult the original source and independently verify key information where appropriate. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, investment, or other professional advice.
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