HALIA
Float-and-fly maritime drone that lands on the open ocean, can wait for weeks in a low-power floating mode and then relaunch; developed in battery-electric and hybrid-electric versions with a modular payload bay.
Prototype
Startup · United States
LeVanta Tech
HQ United States
HALIA is the world's first autonomous float-and-fly maritime drone. Combines 30+ day sea persistence with 100+ mph airborne repositioning for Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), Mine Countermeasures (MCM), and maritime ISR.
Systems1
Newest unveiled first. Open a system for its milestone timeline, components and sources.
Capabilities3
| Technology | Role | Maturity | TRL | Notes | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISR and targeting | Developer | — | — | classify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Autonomous maritime drone whose stated missions are anti-submarine warfare, mine countermeasures and maritime ISR, which are military missions. | Reported |
| Naval vessels and shipbuilding | Developer | — | — | classify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Autonomous maritime drone whose stated missions are anti-submarine warfare, mine countermeasures and maritime ISR, which are military missions. | Reported |
| Uncrewed systems | Developer | — | — | classify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Autonomous maritime drone whose stated missions are anti-submarine warfare, mine countermeasures and maritime ISR, which are military missions. | Reported |
- Developerclassify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Autonomous maritime drone whose stated missions are anti-submarine warfare, mine countermeasures and maritime ISR, which are military missions.—Reported
- Developerclassify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Autonomous maritime drone whose stated missions are anti-submarine warfare, mine countermeasures and maritime ISR, which are military missions.—Reported
- Developerclassify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Autonomous maritime drone whose stated missions are anti-submarine warfare, mine countermeasures and maritime ISR, which are military missions.—Reported
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People1
| Person | Role |
|---|---|
| Kelly Echols | CEO and founder |
Sources5
Profile2
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Sixth-Domain · Supports Organization · country, Organization · kind
“{"country": "USA", "hq_iso2": "US", "id": "23a72590-3665-49cf-9fe8-b2344762d86d"}”
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LeVanta Tech · Supports Organization · description, Organization · name, Organization · website
“HALIA is the world's first autonomous float-and-fly maritime drone. Combines 30+ day sea persistence with 100+ mph airborne repositioning for Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), Mine Countermeasures (MCM), and maritime ISR.”
Systems2
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tech360.tv · Sep 25, 2026 · Supports System
“HALIA is a float and fly drone, capable of landing on the open ocean and remaining there for weeks in a low power state.”
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Defence Blog · Supports System
“LeVanta Tech is developing HALIA in two configurations: a battery-electric version for tactical missions and a hybrid-electric version built for longer range.”
People1
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militarnyi.com · Supports Role
“In turn, Kelly Echols, CEO and founder of LeVanta Tech, emphasized in an interview with Militarnyi that the project has both technological and symbolic significance for both sides.”
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