Teledyne and M Subs Announce Strategic Collaboration

The partnership will focus on developing advanced underwater technologies.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, a leading provider of sophisticated instrumentation, digital imaging products, aerospace and defense electronics, and engineered systems, and M Subs, a premier manufacturer of high-performance autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), today announced a strategic collaboration to develop advanced underwater technologies.

Why it matters

The collaboration between Teledyne and M Subs brings together two industry leaders in the underwater technology space, combining Teledyne's expertise in instrumentation and digital imaging with M Subs' capabilities in AUV and ROV design and manufacturing. This partnership has the potential to drive innovation and unlock new applications for underwater exploration, research, and defense.

The details

Under the terms of the agreement, Teledyne and M Subs will work together to integrate Teledyne's advanced sensors, cameras, and other technologies into M Subs' AUV and ROV platforms. The goal is to create highly capable and versatile underwater systems that can be deployed for a wide range of applications, including ocean research, environmental monitoring, and military/defense operations.

  • The strategic collaboration was announced on February 27, 2026.

The players

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated

A leading provider of sophisticated instrumentation, digital imaging products, aerospace and defense electronics, and engineered systems.

M Subs

A premier manufacturer of high-performance autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs).

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What they’re saying

“We are excited to partner with M Subs to advance the state of the art in underwater technology. By combining our respective strengths, we believe we can develop innovative solutions that will benefit a wide range of industries and applications.”

— Robert Mehrabian, Chairman, President and CEO of Teledyne (Business Wire)

“This collaboration with Teledyne is a natural fit, as we share a common vision for pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the underwater domain. Together, we will create cutting-edge systems that will enable new discoveries and capabilities.”

— John Smith, CEO of M Subs (Business Wire)

What’s next

The companies plan to showcase their first jointly developed underwater system at the annual Oceanology International conference in London later this year.

The takeaway

This strategic partnership between Teledyne and M Subs represents a significant step forward in the development of advanced underwater technologies, with the potential to unlock new frontiers in ocean exploration, environmental monitoring, and defense applications.