Sea Hunter - Wikipedia
Sea Hunter is an autonomous unmanned surface vehicle (USV) launched in 2016 as part of the DARPA Anti-Submarine Warfare Continuous Trail Unmanned Vessel program. [2] The ship was christened 7 April 2016 in Portland, Oregon. It was designed and built by Leidos. [3]
Meet the Navy’s newest sea drone squadron - Navy Times
May 24, 2024 · Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron 3, or “USVRON Three” in Navy-speak, will oversee an array of small surface drones known as “global autonomous reconnaissance craft,” the sea service said.
The Navy’s USX-1 Defiant Drone Is The Future Of Sea Warfare
Mar 8, 2025 · The USX-1: The Cutting Edge of the Naval Drone Revolution. Developed by DARPA under the No Manning Required Ship (NOMARS) program, this 180-foot, 240-metric-ton unmanned surface vessel (USV) is ...
What The Navy’s Massive Orca Submarine Drone Is Actually …
Jan 14, 2025 · The U.S. Navy’s Orca drone, also known as the Extra-Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV), has been in development for years, but will soon be in the hands of sailors as the sea service works to figure out how they will use the capability going forward.
The Navy needs a 180-degree pivot: Embracing autonomy and AI …
2 days ago · The Navy should drop manned aircraft and pivot the majority of surface vessels to drones, argues John Ferrari of AEI. ... and sea drone production will benefit from the lessons learned from aerial ...
See the Unmanned Sea Drones That Make up the US Navy's …
Aug 7, 2024 · Cheaply made but relatively effective, sea drones are reshaping naval warfare tactics in conflicts around the globe. Ukraine's navy turned the tide in the Black Sea, taking out Russian...
US Navy showcases Sea Hunter Unmanned Surface Vehicle at LA …
Jun 14, 2024 · The Navy continues to make significant advancements in the development of autonomous systems. Last August, Sea Hunter was one of four USV prototypes to operate in Integrated Battle Program...
U.S. Navy Establishes Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron Three
May 18, 2024 · USVRON Three will oversee a fleet of small, unmanned surface vessels (sUSV) known as Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC). During the ceremony, Capt. Derek Rader assumed command of the newly established USVRON Three.
U.S. Navy to Procure Sea-Stalker Maritime Drones: Swiftships’ …
Sep 23, 2024 · The U.S. Navy will procure Swift Sea-Stalker strike maritime drones for the first time. Designed for autonomous operations, this unmanned drone can reach speeds of up to 45 knots and operate for up to 40 hours.
Insight: Sea drone warfare has arrived. The U.S. is floundering.
May 6, 2024 · The U.S. Navy's efforts to build a fleet of unmanned vessels are faltering because the Pentagon remains wedded to big shipbuilding projects, according to some officials and company executives,...