Plan for a single unmanned boat site anchored at KMZ in St. Petersburg

Plans are in place to establish a single, integrated industrial complex for the production of unmanned boats, known as BEC, to be built using the Kingisepp Machine-Building Plant as the base. The KMZ facility is located in St. Petersburg and would anchor this new production site. The information was shared by Mikhail Danilenko, the general director of the enterprise, with a news outlet. He described the project as a move to unify the capacity for designing, manufacturing, and testing unmanned boats in one location, aligning KMZ’s existing production base with new ambitions. By centralizing production activities at a single site, the company aims to streamline workflows, improve quality control, and shorten development cycles for BEC. The plan leverages KMZ’s existing infrastructure, equipment, and skilled workers, which could help accelerate development while retaining local expertise. For stakeholders in the region, the project signals a commitment to advancing domestic technology in maritime robotics and unmanned systems. Details regarding the schedule, budget, and phasing were not disclosed. The enterprise said the proposal has been discussed with authorities and would proceed through standard regulatory channels. The statement underscores the companys strategic direction and its intent to explore the potential of a unified production footprint for unmanned boats at KMZ in St. Petersburg.