Littoral Operations

[Kirkhill]

In addition to USV escorts for the Army Landing Ships the Army is looking for USV lighters (2x TEU to 1600 NM in sea state 4 to 6).

Dozens to be produced quickly.

Pentagon Eyes New USV for Indo-Pacific Contested Logistics - Naval News

The Pentagon wants to procure dozens of a new class of USV to support contested logistics in the Indo-Pacific.

www.navalnews.com

 

[Kirkhill]

Coast Guard, Saildrone team up in northern waters to boost border security, surveillance - Breaking Defense

The Voyager is equipped to conduct persistent coastal surveillance and nearshore mapping missions while remaining at sea for roughly 100 days at a time.

breakingdefense.com

Saildrone USVs coming to the Great Lakes and the North Atlantic.