Naval Systems

TRITON

Also known as
  • Triton USV
  • Global Mark TRITON
  • TRITON unmanned surface vessel

TRITON is a Ukrainian Global Mark unmanned surface vessel displayed at Eurosatory 2026 as a modular maritime platform for reconnaissance, patrol, strike, drone-launch, missile-launch, and remote weapon-station configurations.

Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin
Ukraine
Built by
Global Mark
Type
Multifunctional unmanned surface vessel
Service note
Unveiled at Eurosatory 2026
Designer
Global Mark
Designed
Publicly unveiled in 2026

Specifications

Hull
High-density polyethylene hull with 7.949 m overall length, 6.9 m waterline length, and 2.545 m beam
Length
7.949 m overall; 6.9 m waterline length
Beam
2.545 m
Displacement
1,971 kg light displacement; 4,000 kg full-load displacement
Propulsion
Two Suzuki DF200 AP-2 or two Suzuki DF325 APX outboard engines
Range and speed
600 nautical miles reported range; 22-knot cruise speed; 40-knot maximum speed
Fuel and endurance
1,700-liter gasoline fuel tank plus battery power described as supporting up to 120 hours of autonomous operation
Sensors
360-degree day/night camera system plus a fixed forward-looking day/night camera
Communications
Anti-jamming Starlink terminal with a secondary anti-jamming communications station
Payload options
Remote launcher for drones or missiles, remote weapon station with 12.7 mm machine gun, sensors, communications, and self-destruct charge
Missile payload
EDR reports a remotely controlled launcher option for two AIM-9 or R-73 guided missiles
Self-destruct payload
7.5 kg warhead and self-destruct mechanism described for anti-capture or one-way strike configuration
Variants

Public sources describe TRITON as a modular unmanned surface vessel rather than a single fixed loadout; the rows below separate the displayed baseline and sourced payload or derivative configurations.

VariantConfigurationDesignation notes
TRITON multifunctional USVBaseline unmanned surface vessel

Global Mark's English brochure describes TRITON for long-range maritime missions, reconnaissance, strike operations, infrastructure targeting, protected communications, and modular payload integration.

Sources: Global Mark English product brochure

Missile/drone launcher configurationRemote launch payload

United24 Media reports remote launcher options for drones or missiles, while EDR describes a launcher option with two AIM-9 or R-73 guided missiles.

Sources: United24 Media TRITON report, EDR Magazine TRITON report

12.7 mm RCWS configurationRemote weapon-station payload

EDR describes a remotely controlled weapon station with a 12.7 mm Browning machine gun, 500 rounds, and an optical target-acquisition and designation station.

Sources: EDR Magazine TRITON report

One-way strike configurationSelf-destruct payload

United24 Media and EDR describe a 7.5 kg warhead and self-destruct mechanism for strike or anti-capture use.

Sources: United24 Media TRITON report, EDR Magazine TRITON report

FPV-drone carrier derivativeFurther-development carrier concept

EDR reports that Global Mark displayed a related USV carrier mockup for 32 FPV drones, describing it as a further development of the basic TRITON vessel with a different bow and container layout.

Sources: EDR Magazine TRITON report

Missile Payload Options

EDR's Eurosatory report identifies a remotely controlled TRITON launcher option for two short-range air-to-air missiles; public reporting describes the configuration as an exhibited payload option rather than documented operational use.

Carried itemItem typeCarriage evidence
AIM-9 Sidewinder missile, Short-range air-to-air missile family, MunitionsAIM-9 Sidewinder missileShort-range guided missile

EDR reports that TRITON can be equipped with a remotely controlled launcher carrying two AIM-9 guided missiles.

Sources: EDR Magazine TRITON report

Vympel R-73 short-range air-to-air missile, Short-range infrared-guided air-to-air missile, MunitionsVympel R-73 short-range air-to-air missileShort-range guided missile

EDR reports the same launcher option using R-73 guided missiles as an alternative payload.

Sources: EDR Magazine TRITON report

Payload And Control Architecture

Public TRITON reporting centers on modular payload and control options shown at Eurosatory 2026, not on a documented battlefield deployment. The configuration details are useful because they show how Global Mark presents the vessel as a reusable USV platform rather than only a one-way explosive boat.

Launcher options

Sources describe remote launcher fits for drones or missiles; EDR identifies a two-missile AIM-9 or R-73 launcher option.

Gun payload

EDR reports a 12.7 mm Browning remote weapon station with 500 rounds and an optical target-acquisition and designation station.

Control and sensors

Reported equipment includes Starlink-backed communications, a secondary anti-jamming station, 360-degree day/night vision, and a fixed forward day/night camera.

Carrier derivative

EDR describes a related FPV-drone carrier mockup as a further development of the basic TRITON vessel, with launch containers for 32 FPV drones and a visibly different bow layout.

Sources: Global Mark English product brochure; United24 Media TRITON report; EDR Magazine TRITON report.

Timeline

TRITON Key Events

  1. TRITON unveiled at Eurosatory

    United24 Media, citing Militarnyi, reported that Global Mark unveiled TRITON at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris.

  2. EDR reports TRITON static display

    EDR Magazine described TRITON on the Eurosatory open static display and summarized its payload, communications, hull, propulsion, range, and speed details.

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