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Navy Establishes Third USV Squadron

Navy Establishes Third USV Squadron
Two Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC) from Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron 3 (USVRON 3) operate remotely in San Diego Bay ahead of the unit's establishment ceremony. (Photo: U.S. Navy by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Claire M. DuBois)

The Navy on May 17 established the Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron (USRON) Three on May, which is set to oversee another fleet of small USVs, during a ceremony at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Calif. USVRON Three will specifically oversee a fleet of small Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC) and be led by Capt. Derek Rader. Rader emphasized the importance of experimenting with these vessels to help the Navy integrate USVs into the fleet. “This will be accomplished through experimentation with…

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