SOF 48: Navigating Innovation: HavocAI's 21-Month Journey in Maritime Autonomy with Paul Lwin

11/11/2025 28 min
SOF 48: Navigating Innovation: HavocAI's 21-Month Journey in Maritime Autonomy with Paul Lwin

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Episode Synopsis

Welcome to the 'Securing Our Future' podcast by New North Ventures, where commercial and national security sectors converge to spur innovation. In this episode, host Jeremy sits down with Paul Lwin, the pioneer behind HavocAI, a maritime technology company that's just 21 months old. Paul shares their incredible journey of raising $85 million, growing a team of 80, and generating $3 million in revenue through advanced autonomous maritime vessels. Learn about Havoc'AIs mission to create a 'Hellscape' in the Pacific with thousands of intelligent vessels, overcoming challenges in maritime environments, and utilizing cutting-edge AI and ML technologies. With real-world applications and insights into dual-use innovation, this episode sheds light on the future of maritime domain awareness and autonomous systems. Subscribe to our newsletter for more updates and resources.00:00 Introduction to Securing Our Future Podcast00:44 Welcoming Paul and HavocAI's Journey01:59 Challenges and Innovations in Maritime Autonomy04:19 Technical and Operational Insights09:44 Commercial and Defense Applications14:49 Future Prospects and Industry Impact27:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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