DefenceTalkDARPA’s Manta Ray Program aims to demonstrate critical technologies for a new class of long duration, long range, payload-capable unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs). UUVs that operate for extended durations without the need for on-site human logistics support or maintenance offer the potential for persistent operations during longer term deployments. DARPA has selected three companies to […]https://www.defencetalk.com/darpa-awards-contracts-for-work-on-manta-ray-program-74801/

DefenceTalkThe Pentagon says it has “secured an understanding” with Beijing that it will return a U.S. Navy underwater drone seized in the South China Sea. The seizure of the submersible on December 16 sparked a row between Washington and Beijing that drew in U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who said China stole the craft and can […]https://www.defencetalk.com/china-agrees-to-return-us-naval-drone-trump-says-beijing-can-keep-it-68683/

DefenceTalkUnmanned naval surface and underwater system production is slated to be mixed during the next 10 years, with Forecast International expecting manufacturers to produce some 29,550 units through 2024. The value of this market over the next decade is $15.4 billion. Among the major segments of this market are torpedoes, unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and […]https://www.defencetalk.com/unmanned-sea-systems-market-entering-turbulent-waters-64069/