HavocAI

[PRIVATE]

Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Providence, Rhode Island · Est. 2024 · 1 model registered · 3 deployments

New deployment

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies HavocAI: 1 model, 3 deployments across 3 regions, $196.0M raised. 11 sources back the record.

Ownership

PRIVATE

Capital / Funding

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Headquarters

Providence, Rhode Island

IP / Patents

Undisclosed

Platform Models

1

Audited Incidents

0

Overview

HavocAI is a Providence, Rhode Island-based defense technology company building all-domain collaborative autonomy for maritime, air, and ground operations. Founded in 2024, the company has delivered over 30 autonomous surface vessels to the U.S. Department of Defense and developed a software-defined Collaborative Autonomy Stack that enables heterogeneous fleets to self-organize and execute missions with minimal human oversight. Its vessel lineup includes the 14' Rampage, 38' Seahound, 42' Kiakoa, and 100' Atlas, with a 200-foot ASV under development with Hanwha Aerospace.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 95.1%

Clean safety record across 3 verified deployments. Well-capitalized with $196M raised and recent funding activity. Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.

Key Facts

Funding~$200M total ($100M Series A May 2026)
ProductAutonomous surface vessels (USVs), multi-domain autonomy stack
Deployments30+ USVs delivered to U.S. DoD; 100+ ASVs built
CEOPaul Lwin
Co-foundersPaul Lwin, Shawn Driver, Joe Turner
Total funding~$200M (company-reported)
Vessels delivered30+ to U.S. Department of Defense
Vessel lineup14' Rampage, 38' Seahound, 42' Kiakoa, 100' Atlas
Key partnersHanwha Aerospace, Lockheed Martin, SAIC, PacMar Technologies, Metal Shark
HQProvidence, Rhode Island, USA

Safety & Regulatory Posture

0 entries
Audited Incident & Recall Footprint

No incidents on record for HavocAI.

Leadership & Founders

6 entries

Current Program Leadership & Executives

Paul Lwinsecondary-verified

CEO & Co-founder

Shawn Driversecondary-verified

Co-Founder

Joe Turnersecondary-verified

Co-Founder & COO

Ben Cipperleysecondary-verified

Chief Strategy Officer

Founding Team

Joe Turner[Founder]

cofounder · no longer at company · Havoc

Shawn Driver[Founder]

cofounder · no longer at company

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

5 entries
Total Tracked3
Operating0
Announced3
Concluded0

Key Recurring Partners

Hanwha Aerospace1 · 1× joint · 1 total
Lockheed Martin2 · 1× joint · 5 total

Recent Verified Partnerships

  • HavocAI x Hanwha AerospaceJan 8, 2026

    MOST RECENT · HavocAI x Hanwha Aerospace · 2026-01-08 · with Hanwha Aerospace · JUST ANNOUNCED · HavocAI x SAIC · 2025-11-19 · with SAIC · JUST ANNOUNCED · HavocAI x Lockheed Martin · 2025-10-10 · with Lockheed Martin · JUST ANNOUNCED

Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators

HavocAI - 3 deploymentsHavocAI

Platform Models

1 entry

Deployments

3 entries

Sectors & Applications

1 entry

FAQ

14 entries
What is HavocAI?

HavocAI is a Providence, Rhode Island-based defense technology company building all-domain collaborative autonomy for maritime, air, and ground operations. Founded in 2024, the company has delivered over 30 autonomous surface vessels to the U.S. Department of Defense and developed a software-defined Collaborative Autonomy Stack that enables heterogeneous fleets to self-organize and execute missions with minimal human oversight. Its vessel lineup includes the 14' Rampage, 38' Seahound, 42' Kiakoa, and 100' Atlas, with a 200-foot ASV under development with Hanwha Aerospace.

What does HavocAI make?

HavocAI has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Havoc USV (HavocAI builds physical robots).

Is HavocAI publicly traded?

No. HavocAI is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.

Who competes with HavocAI?

On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to HavocAI building in the same form factors include Cellula Robotics, Huntington Ingalls Industries, Ukrainian Armed Forces, BlackSea Technologies.

Who is the CEO of HavocAI?

Paul Lwin is the ceo of HavocAI, per the DEPLOY registry.

How can I invest in HavocAI?

HavocAI is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $196M in disclosed funding.

Where is HavocAI headquartered?

HavocAI is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, USA.

How much funding has HavocAI raised?

HavocAI has raised approximately $196M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.

Who owns HavocAI?

HavocAI is privately held and venture-backed ($196M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.

Where does HavocAI operate robots?

HavocAI operates 3 verified deployments, including at Hawaii, USA, National Harbor, Maryland, USA, Troia, Portugal.

How many robots has HavocAI deployed?

DEPLOY has 3 verified HavocAI deployments on record at sites including Hawaii, USA, National Harbor, Maryland, USA, Troia, Portugal. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.

Is HavocAI a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, HavocAI ranks in roughly the top 5% of companies tracked by the registry.

When was HavocAI founded?

HavocAI was founded in 2024.

Is HavocAI safe?

HavocAI has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.