The US Marine Corps is expanding its autonomous mine countermeasure capabilities by ordering four additional Bayonet 250 autonomous underwater ground vehicles from Greensea IQ under a $3.7 million contract.
The Bayonet 250 is designed for operations spanning deep water, surf zones, and coastal terrain, allowing it to conduct missions across underwater and littoral environments. Its primary role is to locate, reacquire, and neutralize underwater explosive threats while improving operator safety by keeping personnel out of dangerous areas.
The platform utilizes Greensea IQ’s open-architecture autonomy software alongside the Bayonet Workspace mission system, providing advanced autonomous navigation and mission execution in complex maritime conditions.
Strengthening the LEON Family of Systems
The latest acquisition forms part of the ongoing expansion of the Littoral Explosive Ordnance Neutralization (LEON) program.
Previously, in October 2024, the US Marine Corps awarded Greensea IQ a $9 million contract to continue supplying Bayonet 250 platforms under the LEON initiative.
First introduced into Marine Corps service in October 2021, the LEON Explosive Ordnance Disposal Remotely Operated Vehicle enables explosive ordnance disposal teams to safely inspect shallow-water environments, identify mines and other underwater hazards, and conduct neutralization missions without exposing personnel to unnecessary risk.
