The US Navy has awarded agreements for 30 medium unmanned surface vessels, marking a major move from autonomous-ship trials toward scaled production.
The US Navy awarded agreements to Galliano Marine Services, HII and Saronic Technologies for ten medium unmanned surface vessels from each company. The average price is about $40 million per vessel, putting the programme’s total value above $1 billion. Initial deliveries are expected before the end of fiscal year 2027.
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