A family of unmanned surface vessels — TOMS-19 and TOMS-9 — engineered for persistent operations in demanding maritime environments.
TacOps Maritime Systems has launched TOMS-19, our 19-foot unmanned surface vessel, and completed sea trials. TOMS-19 met every expectation, and its on-water performance matched our CFD models.
TOMS-19 is built for U.S. Special Operations Forces, the U.S. Navy, and allied nations, and it is built to take whatever is thrown at it. Every system is overbuilt for the maritime environment: sealed, submersible computing and control enclosures, a fully suspension-mounted sensor suite, and electric steering with no cables and no hydraulics. Operators run it in Manual, Supervised, or Autonomous mode. It moves on a standard DOT trailer, fits inside a 20-foot ISO container, and launches from any boat ramp.
TOMS-19 is on the water and moving into the next phase of testing and integration. For demonstrations, teaming, or program inquiries, contact us at rcharleson@tacopsmaritime.com or +1 (727) 667-7745.
Both vessels share the same payload-agnostic architecture, mesh command and control, and SeaScan™ autonomy — sized for different mission profiles.
LAUNCHED | SEA TRIALS COMPLETEA low-signature 19 ft unmanned surface vessel for contested littoral environments where persistence, deception and rapid re-tasking are critical.
A compact, high-speed unmanned surface vessel designed for ISR, autonomous swarming, hydrographic survey and other mission-configurable roles—including attritable, one-way operations in contested maritime environments.
| Specification | TOMS-19 | TOMS-9 |
|---|---|---|
| LENGTH | 19 ft / 5.8 m | 9.5 ft / 2.8 m |
| BEAM | 7 ft 3 in / 2.2 m | 3 ft 11 in / 1.2 m |
| PAYLOAD | 1,000 lb / 454 kg | 220 lb / 100 kg |
| CRUISE SPEED | 38 knots | 30 knots |
| TOP SPEED | 45 knots | 50 knots |
| RANGE | 700–1,000 nm* | 150 nm* |
| ENDURANCE | Multi-day | 6–24 hours* |
*Mission dependent.
TacOps retains control of critical platform hardware, electronics integration and systems architecture in-house. From machined computer enclosures and rugged electronics housings to control-system integration and validation, we build around mission requirements—not off-the-shelf limitations.
ToCAN is TacOps’ proprietary CAN-bus system used across our unmanned assets, providing a common onboard communications backbone across the platform family.
One architecture. Consistent interfaces. Faster integration across every asset.
All software — from embedded control and autonomy code to command interfaces and mission planning tools — is developed in-house. Qualified customers may request a hands-on demonstration to evaluate platform capabilities directly.
TacOps systems evaluate platform readiness before deployment and adapt vessel behavior to changing conditions underway.
Know before you go.
Automated pre-mission verification of critical vessel systems before deployment.
Sense the conditions.Adapt the mission.
SeaScan uses live vessel-motion and sea-condition data to inform vessel behavior as operating conditions change.
Expeditionary Maritime Operations
TOMS-19 combines long-range endurance with a compact, container-deployable footprint—supporting distributed maritime operations from coastal littorals to extended offshore missions.
Designed for deployment through existing military and commercial logistics infrastructure. Configure mission payloads at the point of need.
*Mission-dependent configuration and operating profile.
Persistent sensing and surveillance across littoral and offshore environments.
Persistent monitoring of ports, anchorages and critical maritime infrastructure.
Extend tactical networks and communications across the maritime domain.
Move mission-critical payloads without exposing crewed assets.
Distributed maritime sensing and payload integration supporting counter-UAS operations.
Operate as a distributed maritime node alongside unmanned and crewed systems.
TacOps Maritime Systems took part in SOF Week 2026 in Tampa, where our TOMS-19 development platform was displayed at our booth in the Maritime Section alongside vessels supporting live demonstrations.
Throughout the week, we welcomed guests—including operators and decision-makers—onto the water for sea trials, providing a firsthand look at TacOps unmanned surface vessel technology in action. It was a valuable opportunity to connect with the SOF and maritime communities and show what TacOps is building toward.
Built in Tampa. Tested on the water. Developed for the mission.
TacOps Maritime Systems met with Congressman Mike Haridopolos during a visit hosted by Structural Composites, alongside representatives from government, industry and the local community.
The visit provided an opportunity to discuss American manufacturing, maritime innovation and the domestic capabilities supporting the next generation of American-made marine technology.
INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT
AMERICAN MANUFACTURING
MARITIME INNOVATION
American made. Mission ready.
TacOps works with defense organizations, system integrators, technology partners, and mission stakeholders to evaluate platform fit, payload integration, and operational deployment.
Platform specifications, architecture, payload interfaces, and integration approach.
Mission requirements, deployment concepts, testing, and program alignment.
Integration pathways and joint development with technology partners, system integrators, and primes.
TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA / UNITED STATES