General Oceans

General Oceans

London, United Kingdom

Unmanned SystemsRadar & SensorsNaval SystemsDual-use
Founded 2021Subsystem Manufacturer, Component SupplierSupplies Naval Forces, Special Forces
Profile last updated: April 16, 2026

About

Founded in 2021, General Oceans is a defense subsystem manufacturer based in London, United Kingdom working in unmanned systems, radar & sensors, naval systems.

General Oceans is a holding group of underwater technology companies that designs and manufactures sensors, imaging sonars, navigation systems, robotic manipulators and underwater vehicles. Its brands include Nortek, Tritech, Klein Marine Systems, Reach Robotics, Strategic Robotic Systems (SRS), RS Aqua and MRV. Brands serve defence, offshore energy, scientific research and commercial ocean operations. Defence-relevant products include Klein side scan and synthetic aperture sonar used for surveillance and mine countermeasures, SRS FUSION portable hybrid ROV/AUV used by special operations forces, coast guards and explosive ordnance disposal teams, Reach Robotics manipulators for EOD and security missions, and Tritech forward-looking sonars and altimeters for underwater vehicle navigation and collision avoidance. The group was formed in 2021 from the merger of Nortek and Strategic Robotic Systems, and has since acquired Reach Robotics, Tritech International, Klein Marine Systems, RS Aqua and MRV. Headquartered in London, with offices in Norway, the UK, the United States, Australia and Singapore.

Location

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2021

Company type

Holding company

Focus areas

underwater technologysonarside scan sonarimaging sonarROVAUVmanipulatorssubsea roboticsmine countermeasuresholding company

Languages

EN

Products & capabilities

Defense domains

Unmanned SystemsRadar & SensorsNaval Systems

Supply-chain role

Subsystem ManufacturerComponent Supplier

What they offer

HardwareComponents

Markets

Also sells to civilian markets

Products

Klein 5900

Side scan sonar

High-resolution, high-speed side scan sonar system used for surveillance and mine countermeasures operations.

Gemini 720is

Imaging sonar

Multibeam imaging sonar for navigation and inspection, used in energy and defence sectors.

FUSION

Hybrid ROV/AUV

Portable hybrid ROV/AUV for rapid deployment in expeditionary and covert missions, including reconnaissance, surveillance, subsea intervention and explosive ordnance disposal.

Reach Robotics electric manipulators

Underwater manipulator

Lightweight electric manipulator arms and grabbers for portable ROVs, used in EOD and security missions.

End users

Naval ForcesSpecial Forces

Standards, platforms & customers

Platforms & programmes

FUSION

People

Management & team (3)

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