ETME’s USSPS maritime surveillance platform successfully launched in Salamina
The successful launch marks a critical milestone for the completion of the European programme.
Athens, 23 March 2026 – The USSPS programme is entering its final phase of implementation, following the successful launch of the unmanned floating maritime surveillance platform at the Salamis Shipyards.
The launch constitutes a key milestone in the project’s development, confirming the progress of construction and the effective implementation of the programme by ETME, which acts as the project coordinator, in collaboration with Salamis Shipyards and the partners of the multinational consortium.
The USSPS (Unmanned Semi-fixed Sea Platform for Maritime Surveillance) is being developed under the European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP), under the supervision of the General Directorate for Defence Investments and Armaments (GDDIA) of the Hellenic Ministry of National Defence, and in cooperation with the Republic of Cyprus.
Among others, Naval Group and Navantia are participating in the project, highlighting the importance of European industrial cooperation in the defence sector, as well as ETME’s active role in coordinating complex programmes.
The platform is being constructed at Salamis Shipyards, contributing to the strengthening of the domestic industrial base, while the project has now entered its final stage, with completion and operational deployment expected within 2026.
The CEO of ETME, Mr Antonis Peppas, stated: “The launch of the platform marks a critical step in the implementation of the USSPS programme and represents a tangible outcome of the systematic effort that has preceded it. It confirms ETME’s role as an OEM of maritime systems and its capability to deliver high-demand projects within a complex European collaborative environment, contributing to the development of advanced maritime surveillance capabilities and to strengthening Greece’s participation in defence programmes. As we further advance the technological maturity of our innovation, Greek suppliers and subcontractors will increasingly benefit.”
The project’s multinational consortium consists of ETME, Applied Intelligence Analytics Limited, Cyprus Research and Innovation Center Ltd, Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas, Stichting Maritiem Research Instituut Nederland, Naval Group SA, Navantia S.A. S.M.E., Prolexia SARL, Multimedia Workshop PLC, Sener Aeroespacial S.A., SignalGeneriX Limited, SMST Designer & Constructors B.V., Techlam SAS, Tecnobit SLU and Unmanned Teknologies Applications S.L., reflecting the international scope and collaborative scale of the programme.
About ETME
ETME is a Greek, innovative, and dynamically developing company with extensive experience in maritime surveillance and communications technologies, as well as expertise in hydraulic, environmental, and port projects. With nearly half a century of experience, it combines know-how with innovation, offering high value-added solutions in Greece and abroad. More information: https://etme.gr/
