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Austal USA Launches Fourth Navy Overlord USV

Austal USA Launches Fourth Navy Overlord USV
The U.S. Navy’s newest Overlord Unmanned Surface Vessel, Vanguard (OUSV3), launched from Austal USA’s shipyard in Mobile, Ala. on Dec. 13, 2023. (Photo: Austal USA)

The final Navy Overlord Unmanned Surface Vessel, the Vanguard (OUSV3), was recently launched from shipbuilder Austal USA’s shipyard in Mobile, Ala., the Navy said on Jan. 11. The Vanguard is being built by Austal USA under prime contractor for the Navy L3Harris Technologies [LHX]. While the Vanguard is technically the third of four OUSVs, it includes purpose-built changes over the other vessels and is the fourth to be completed. “We are excited to see the progress the L3Harris and Austal teams…

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