Our Team
Guy E.
(CEO)
Active Chief Executive Officer responsible for overall business strategy, global sales operations, and investor relations.
Eran M.
(Founder & CTO)
Lead Systems Architect and the primary developer of the HYDRA™ Propulsion technology and the A.I. Object Detection framework.
Prof. Didi L.
(CTO & Marine Advisor)
Senior technical advisor on marine engineering, hydrodynamic stability, and mission-specific vessel architecture.
Shelly J.
(Director of Engineering & Design)
Leads mechanical engineering, mission control software UI/UX, and the company’s digital presence and website architecture.
Contego: Engineering the Next Generation of Autonomous Marine Systems
Contego, an Israel-based company established in 2021, is at the forefront of maritime innovation. We specialize in the end-to-end design and manufacture of high-performance Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) platforms. Through several years of continuous improvement driven by direct customer feedback, our USVs have been proven to be among the most reliable and robust platforms on the market, engineered to succeed in the most demanding military, defense, and environmental operations.
Our Manufacturing Philosophy
We are not just assemblers; we are creators. Contego controls the entire production lifecycle. We design and manufacture our own proprietary molds for advanced catamaran and mono-hull designs. All our hulls are constructed from premium carbon fiber materials, ensuring maximum durability, lightweight efficiency, and superior hydrodynamic performance.
The Difference: Our Core Innovations
Proprietary HYDRA Propulsion System
We don’t rely on off-the-shelf components for our most critical systems. Our proprietary "HYDRA" hydro-jet electric thrusters are the heart of our platforms. Developed in-house over several years, HYDRA is one of the most powerful and efficient propulsion systems available for small USVs. This innovation enables reliable operation in shallow waters and extreme conditions—where conventional systems often fail—while ensuring superior maneuverability, a low acoustic signature, and minimal maintenance.
Unmatched Mission Modularity
The USV market is filled with single-purpose platforms, binding operators to a specific set of equipment. Any minor change in mission often requires purchasing an entirely new vehicle. Contego breaks this limitation. Our USVs are engineered from the ground up for true modularity. Mission-specific equipment is integrated via simple, replaceable Add-Ons, allowing you to adapt your platform—fast—to new and evolving operational needs.
Radical Field Serviceability
In critical operations, downtime is not an option. We have designed our USVs for maximum uptime and ease of maintenance. Every component is engineered for simple, rapid replacement in the field. We empower our customers by shipping parts directly with clear, easy-to-follow instructions, eliminating the need for lengthy depot-level repairs and keeping your assets operational.
Multi-Mission Capabilities
Our multi-mission platforms are designed to deliver actionable intelligence and operational support across defense, tactical, environmental, and research applications.
Engineered for rugged performance, they support tactical and defense operations such as surveillance, reconnaissance, bathymetric scanning, mine detection and more.
At the same time, they provide advanced, non-intrusive tools for environmental monitoring and research, including real-time bathymetric mapping, precision water sampling and quality analysis at multiple depths, AI-powered bird deterrence systems ,and more environmental compliance.