Jun 1, 2026 2:12 PM
The US Navy has selected seven companies to advance to the at-sea testing phase of its Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel program, marking the next step in its effort to rapidly field autonomous maritime systems.
The US Navy has selected seven companies to advance to the at-sea testing phase of its Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) program, marking the next step in its effort to rapidly field autonomous maritime systems.
The initiative replaces the earlier Modular Attack Surface Craft program and shifts development risk to industry by prioritizing mission-ready platforms over government-funded prototypes.
The seven contenders, chosen from roughly two dozen submissions, are Leidos, Huntington Ingalls Industries, Saronic Technologies, Sea Machines, Birdon, Galliano Marine Services, and PacMar Technologies.
Read the full story on our new publication, The Drone Front: US Navy Shortlists Seven Contenders for MUSV Sea Trials
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