Mission needs vary.
Procurement paths shouldn't slow operational readiness.

ThayerMahan engagement models are designed to align maritime mission requirements with flexible, compliant delivery frameworks – whether the priority is immediate coverage, system integration, or sovereign control. 

 

Our business models define how capability is delivered, while our solutions define where and why it is applied.

Choosing a model that works for your operations

Ready-to-Deploy

Accelerates time to operational impact. Reduces risk during urgent mission needs. Enables simple, scalable capability with zero organizational burden.

Integrated Capability

Adds below-surface and acoustic awareness to existing solutions. Maintains architectural flexibility. Reduces integration risk for complex programs.

Government Ownership

Enables full sovereign decision authority. Supports sensitive or classified operational contexts. Aligns with long‑term force development and capacity building.

Ready-to-Deploy

Immediate maritime awareness without integration burden
  • Deployed and operated passive acoustic monitoring capability
  • Secure data delivery to ThayerMahan or customer operations center
  • Near-real-time maritime awareness and detection insights
  • Minimal customer workforce or technical burden

Integrated capability

Prime contractors, OEMs, & system integrators
  • Modular acoustic intelligence payloads
  • Defined interfaces for integration into broader systems
  • Alignment with multi-sensor ISR frameworks
  • Support for international and domestic programs

Government Ownership

Direct government ownership & operational control
  • Government-owned acoustic monitoring systems
  • Direct operational control by national authorities
  • Secure architectures aligned with sensitive mission requirements
  • Support for long-term national maritime strategies

Testimonials

“Autonomous, high-quality, connected, persistent sensors at an affordable price is fundamental. I have been studying this situation my entire adult life, not only studying but operating in this environment. Outpost provides all of those qualities, it is exactly the type of sensor we need.”
Admiral John Richardson (retired)
Former Chief of Naval Operations
“What we are seeing here is the future of our Navy... It makes sense to invest in Outpost to meet the growing challenges of undersea warfare and ensure a strong national defense.”
Senator Richard Blumenthal
(D-CT)

FAQ

ask our experts

Pete Kennedy

Vice President of Business Development
  • Maritime law enforcement coverage 
  • Tailored offsets for naval groups 
  • Counter-trafficking operations 
  • Border security escalation 
  • Port or infrastructure security 
  • Maritime platforms without acoustic intelligence payloads
  • Adding maritime domain awareness to a hybrid security initiative 
  • Program offices seeking plug-and-play payload capability
  • National EEZ enforcement 
  • Strategic infrastructure protection 
  • Military or intelligence missions 
  • Persistent border and maritime domain awareness programs 

Governments, organizations, or agencies facing near‑term or emerging maritime threats requiring rapid, reliable capability without new infrastructure, staffing, or system integration timelines.

Prime contractors, prime OEMs, and prime system integrators delivering large ISR, smart‑port, or maritime security architectures.

Governments and authorized foreign buyers requiring sovereign control, national custody, or operation in sensitive or regulated maritime environments.