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Navy Establishes Surface Development Squadron For DDG-1000, Unmanned Systems

Navy Establishes Surface Development Squadron For DDG-1000, Unmanned Systems
Capt. Henry Adams, speaks during the establishment ceremony of Surface Development Squadron ONE (SURFDEVRON ONE) on May 22. Seated from left to right are Vice Adm. Richard Brown, Commander of Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) and Capt. Scott Carroll. (Photo: U.S. Navy)

The Navy established a new surface squadron on May 23 focusing on experimentation with new surface warfare capabilities, unmanned vessels, and new warfighting concepts. Vice Adm. Richard Brown, Commander of Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP), said this week the Navy started by redesignating Zumwalt Squadron One (ZRON ONE) as Surface Development Squadron One (SURFDEVRON ONE). ZRON ONE was previously set up as the organization to man, train, and equip Zumwalt-class destroyers (DDG-1000 through 1002). Brown announced this change…

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