unmanned systems
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Unmanned SystemsDARPA Launches Prototype USV Designed For Zero Sailors
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) recently announced its No Manning Required Ship (NOMARS) program launched the first prototype unmanned surface vessel (USV) designed with no crew accommodations, USX-1 […]
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Unmanned SystemsBlack Sea Drone Combat Acting As U.S. Navy Battle Lab, Beyond Experimentation To Operationalization, Admiral Says
The Navy’s senior official leading maritime security assistance to Ukraine said their experience defending against Russia’s invasion is informing U.S. operations as a kind of battle lab and argued unmanned […]
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Navy/USMCMarine Corps To Shift LRUSV To Major Capability Pathway in 2027, DOT&E Says
The Marine Corps plans to transition its Long Range Unmanned Surface Vessel (LRUSV) to the major capability acquisition pathway in fiscal year 2027, according to the Pentagon’s top weapons tester. […]
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Navy/USMCSaildrone Deploys 20 USVs In SOUTHCOM Anti-Trafficking Op
Saildrone confirmed it has contributed 20 Saildrone Voyage Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) to support a recently announced U.S. 4th Fleet anti-drug trafficking mission in the Caribbean Sea. The company said […]
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Unmanned SystemsHII Tests REMUS 620 UUV On U.S. Course For Validation
HII [HII] brought its REMUS 620 medium-class unmanned underwater vehicle (MUUV) to the Navy’s UUV Confidence Course in Bangor, Wash., to validate the design and add more operational data, the […]
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Navy/USMCNavy Issues RFI To Expand Unmanned ISR
The Navy this week issued a Request for Information (RFI) that aims to increase the number of partners to provide small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) performing intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance […]
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Navy/USMCDaly Envisions MUSV As Timely Capability For $50 Million Each
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 […]
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Navy/USMCTextron Unveils New Low-Cost USV
Textron Systems [TXT] announced a new family of low-cost autonomous unmanned surface vessels already in “high production” that is designed to meet Defense Department needs. Announced ahead of the Surface […]
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Navy Tests Autonomous USV Engine
The Navy recently announced it successfully tested an autonomous Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) engine continuously for 30 days. This final 720-hour, or 30-day straight, power demonstration was specifically for the […]
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Unmanned SystemsDARPA Tests Refueling At Sea With NOMARS USV
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) recently completed the successful initial test of at-sea refueling for unmanned surface vessels (USVs) as part of its No Manning Required Ship (NOMARS) […]