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Daly Envisions MUSV As Timely Capability For $50 Million Each

Friday, January 17th, 2025

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Daly Envisions MUSV As Timely Capability For $50 Million Each

The Overlord Unmanned Surface Vessel (OUSV) Mariner and Ranger maneuver in the Pacific Ocean during Integrated Battle Problem (IBP) 23.2 on Sep. 16, 2023. (Photo: U.S. Navy by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jesse Monford)

The Navy official who focuses on directing the investments for future surface warfare capabilities this week explained his focus on developing a single unmanned surface vessel that could be produced in the near term for about $50 million each. “This is not a program of record…This is a solution reflecting on assumptions and learning and good ideas and guidance, and it's got good momentum, but it has more homework to do. It's kind of maybe a way to summarize it…

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