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Investment in UK support for MoD ISS agreements Water Quality Monitoring
and fi eld support staff located in Fareham and Plymouth and opened a repair and support facility in Fareham co-located with Raymarine. Furthermore, a Plymouth facility is being added with a planned opening in Q1 of 2026 to better support His Majesty’s Naval Base (HMNB) Devonport’s Teledyne unmanned systems users and for engagement with the National Centre for Marine Autonomy.
Teledyne Marine is proud to announce the recent award of In Service Support agreements (ISS) for Slocum gliders and Gavia AUVs from the Royal Navy. The ISS agreements facilitate UK service, repair and operational support of Teledyne unmanned systems currently in use by the Royal Navy and ensure quicker maintenance turnaround times and high operational availability of those systems.
The ISS agreements provide enhanced maintenance coverage for Slocum gliders and APEX fl oats used by the Plymouth based METOC Information Warfare Group (MIWG), Gavia AUVs used by the Hydrographic Exploitation Group (HXG), and the Gavia systems with the Portsmouth based Mine Threat Exploitation Group (MTXG).
To support these ISS agreements and the RN installed base, Teledyne Marine has invested in additional UK maintenance
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Hydrographic instrumentation powers real-time water quality monitoring in South Hams
maintenance cycles and operational costs. Its robust design ensures long-term deployment in variable freshwater and brackish conditions, providing reliable data on the waters pH level, an important indicator of ecosystem health and long- term change.
Teledyne Valeport, a UK-based manufacturer renowned for precision oceanographic and hydrographic instrumentation, has supplied a suite of advanced sensors to support South Hams District Council’s real-time river and estuary monitoring initiative in Devon.
Central to the deployment are Teledyne Valeport’s miniCT, self-calibrating pH sensor, and Hyperion fl uorometers, each selected for their reliability, rugged construction, and compatibility with remote telemetry systems. These sensors are strategically installed at locations selected in collaboration with local community groups to deliver continuous, high- resolution environmental data to a publicly accessible dashboard
The miniCT sensor integrates a high- accuracy platinum resistance thermometer (PRT) with a digital conductivity module, enabling precise measurement of temperature and electrical conductivity. These parameters are essential for calculating salinity and assessing water quality dynamics in estuarine environments, whilst also delivering accurate water temperature data.
The pH sensor features an autonomous calibration protocol, signifi cantly reducing
The Hyperion fl uorometer offers high performance optical measurements for a range of parameters, in this case fDOM (fl uorescing dissolved organic material), and turbidity. Hyperion optical sensors deliver high-sensitivity measurements critical for tracking water quality. The instrument is fully compatible with industry-standard dataloggers and telemetry platforms.
Amy Thompson, Innovation & Product Manager at Teledyne Valeport, commented: “This collaboration with South Hams District Council exemplifi es how advanced sensor technology can support data-driven environmental stewardship. By providing real-time, actionable insights, our instruments help inform timely responses to water quality challenges, benefi ting both ecosystems and communities.”
As public concern over water pollution intensifi es, this initiative highlights the role of high-performance instrumentation in enabling transparent, science-based decision-making. Teledyne Valeport’s contribution demonstrates the importance of robust, fi eld-proven technology in safeguarding the UK’s aquatic environments.
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Teledyne Marine is a leading provider of unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) with two main production facilities located in North Falmouth, MA and Kopavogur, Iceland along with a network of international service centres. As of January 2026, Teledyne has delivered over 12,000 APEX fl oats, approximately 1,275 Slocum gliders (with over 600 to NATO naval users), and Gavia AUV systems have been purchased by 18 navies. Teledyne unmanned systems are operational with numerous NATO and AUKUS navies including the Royal Navy.
Teledyne currently has over 2,700+ employees in the UK at 17 main sites and is committed to supporting current and future UK defence priorities with proven technology and local expertise.
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Panorama expert: PFAS monitoring in the UK is about to change
Recently, we spoke to Stephanie Metzger, Policy Advisor at the Royal Society of Chemistry, about the changing state of the UK government’s policy on tracking PFAS in the environment, the challenges of PFAS monitoring and which measurement technologies are worth getting excited about. Listen to the full episode.
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