Dec 3, 2025 12:34 PM
The M48 is a 48-meter USV with AI-enabled capabilities, has logged 390 days at sea covering 32,000 nautical miles, and operates fully autonomously in high-risk maritime zones.
Florida’s Magnet Defense has rolled out a 48-meter (157-foot) unmanned surface vessel (USV) built for long-duration missions beyond typical warship limits.
The M48 combines machine learning, edge processing, and multi-sensor fusion to execute military naval missions with minimal human oversight.
It can reportedly reach speeds up to 68 knots (126 kilometers/78 miles per hour) and withstand maximum wind conditions.
Read the full story on NextGen Defense: Bigger Than Most Patrol Boats: US Launches 48-Meter Unmanned Vessel
artificial intelligence•USV•United States•warship•unmanned naval vessel•Autonomous Surface Vessel•unmanned surface vehicle
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