Defensescoop Navy Orders 30 Medium Unmanned Surface Vessels for Enhanced Robotic Capabilities
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- •The Navy is procuring 30 MUSVs from three vendors at $40 million each.
- •Initial deliveries are expected by the end of fiscal year 2027.
- •The vessels will enhance the Navy's robotic capabilities and operational flexibility.
The U.S. Navy announced plans to procure 30 medium unmanned surface vessels (MUSVs) from three companies at an average cost of $40 million each. The contracts, awarded to Galliano Marine Services, Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), and Saronic Technologies, follow successful at-sea testing of their designs. Initial deliveries are expected by the end of fiscal year 2027. The MUSVs are part of the Navy's strategy to enhance its robotic capabilities and support operational flexibility. The vessels will be capable of autonomous navigation and long-duration missions, with testing confirming their ability to understand maritime environments. The Navy's Chief of Naval Operations emphasized the importance of these vessels in adapting to threats and integrating new technologies. The announcement coincides with the establishment of a Robotic and Autonomous Systems Warfighting Development Center to further develop uncrewed systems.
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