Navy to Acquire 30 Medium Unmanned Surface Vessels After Successful Testing
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The Navy has announced plans to purchase 30 medium unmanned surface vessels (MUSVs) from Galliano Marine Services, Huntington Ingalls Industries, and Saronic Technologies. This decision follows successful at-sea testing and is part of the Navy's new MUSV marketplace initiative. Each MUSV is estimated to cost around $40 million, with deliveries expected by the end of fiscal 2027.
This acquisition is significant as it reflects the Navy's commitment to streamlining procurement processes to enhance operational capabilities for its personnel. Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao emphasized the urgency of delivering these systems to ensure that warfighters are equipped to meet emerging threats. The MUSV marketplace aims to facilitate the procurement of production-ready platforms, showcasing a shift in how the Navy approaches defense acquisitions.
Looking ahead, the Navy is entering Phase II of the MUSV program, which will involve integrating and testing additional options for the vessels. The service has published a solicitation for this phase, indicating a desire for vessels that can operate unmanned for at least 10 days and carry a payload of two standard 20-foot shipping containers. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
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