USVs

USVs (unmanned surface vehicles) are crewless robotic watercraft that operate on the sea surface, used primarily for naval and defense missions such as surveillance, reconnaissance, and escort duties. Small USVs are a growing category of low-cost maritime drones adopted by navies.

Why it’s in the news: Defense coverage is highlighting the ongoing case for small USVs and the U.S. Army Pacific's (USARPAC) adoption of them amid rising costs of larger naval platforms like battleships.

Latest on USVs

• Defense Business Brief: The enduring case for small USVs | Battleship costs balloon | Rainey joins Bain Capital
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