# Navy and DIU Name MCM Prize Winners

The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and Department of the Navy named BeeX, BlackSea Technologies, and Vatn Systems as winners of a mine countermeasure (MCM) modernization prize challenge launched in May. The challenge sought unmanned-system capabilities to neutralize underwater mines in contested environments. The announcement identifies potential suppliers for future MCM work, but provides no award values or detailed technical requirements.

- The three winners are relevant to contractors seeking opportunities in naval mine countermeasures and unmanned systems.
- Companies should track follow-on testing, demonstrations, or acquisition opportunities tied to the challenge; the announcement does not specify a schedule or procurement mechanism.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 01, 2026

### Government Entities
- Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)
- Department of the Navy (DON)

### Vendors
- BeeX (MCM modernization prize challenge winner)
- BlackSea Technologies (MCM modernization prize challenge winner)
- Vatn Systems (MCM modernization prize challenge winner)

### Sources
- [DIU And Navy Award Three MCM Modernization Prize Winners - Defense Daily](https://www.defensedaily.com/diu-and-navy-award-three-mcm-modernization-prize-winners/navy-usmc) - Defense Daily