A Navy carrier is about to deploy with a robot ship. Could it change the service forever?
Experts said that this deployment could lay the foundation for how the Navy develops its concept of operations for unmanned systems.
Navy green lights seven MUSV marketplace submissions to advance to prototype phase
The Navy did not reveal which companies' designs were selected to advance.
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ASELSAN at SAHA 2026: Introducing next-generation multi-domain defense systems
Unveiled at SAHA 2026, ASELSAN’s latest portfolio reflects a layered and integrated defense architecture, bringing together electronic warfare, counter-UAV, airborne and naval capabilities within a unified operational framework.
Saildrone unveils new medium unmanned surface vessel for anti-sub warfare, ISR
The MUSV comes in two variants: the Spectre Silent Endurance, and the Spectre Stealth Strike.
Tech startup HavocAI, Lockheed Martin strike partnership to develop, scale medium USVs
"The future of maritime warfare is autonomous, and the MUSV is at the forefront of this revolution," said Paul Lwin, CEO at HavocAI.
Navy will consolidate Medium, Large USV programs: GAO
The GAO's report comes just days before the Navy is scheduled to host industry to discuss the new consolidated program.
EXCLUSIVE: 2 key senators urge Navy to change course on large USV program
Lawmakers have been skeptical of the Navy's unmanned programs since 2019, but seem to be warming up to some more than others.
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Automation vs autonomy: What will shape the future of battlefield drones?
While humans must stay in the loop for kinetic decisions, empowering drones to operate autonomously is a force multiplier.
After RIMPAC, sailor feedback shows evolving view of unmanned vessels: Officials
Sailors operating the USVs at RIMPAC were more concerned about what the drones could do, rather than how they were controlled.
Navy starts building hub for surface, subsurface drones
The new facility will house the most high-profile, upcoming unmanned maritime systems.
Hypersonics, Unmanned Ship Teaming Ahead for Zumwalt Destroyer
Navy officials said this week that the destroyer, which still hasn't been deployed almost five years after she was christened, might find a place in the fleet after all.
Navy’s Unmanned Plan Inches Forward; Ships To Have Crew Quarters
"It is too early to say where we will end up across that portfolio, but we are investigating a range of options via our prototyping efforts," Capt. Pete Small told the virtual Surface Navy convention
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Navy Plans Hammerhead Mines To Box In Chinese, Russian Subs
The Hammerhead mine would be delivered to sites by underwater drones, and “detect, classify, and defeat” manned or unmanned submarines, the Navy says.
EXCLUSIVE Navy Chief Demands Network Linking All Ships ‘This Decade’
The Navy isn’t part of an Army/Air Force project to build a new tactical network, though the CNO said he wants the Navy’s version to “plug into JADC2” once it’s up and running.
DoD Ponders 581-Ship Fleet, As Navy Shipyard Problems Persist
"We don’t have 20 years to do this," said Rep. Rob Wittman. "We need to be modernizing our yards now...the upgrades need to be done at a faster pace."
USS Vinson Flies F-35s & Quietly Readies For New Refueling Drone
Headlines have celebrated the carrier's new F-35s -- but the Navy also added upgrades to the Vinson for the MQ-25 refueling drone, which could be a game-changer for future ops.