U.S. Navy Establishes Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron Three
May 18, 2024 · USVRON Three will oversee a fleet of small, unmanned surface vessels (sUSV) known as Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC). During the ceremony, Capt. Derek Rader assumed command of the newly established USVRON Three.
Navy ‘Hell Hounds’ Squadron Crafting Missions for Small, Lethal …
May 20, 2024 · The GARC is a 16-foot aluminum prototype USV built by Maritime Applied Physics Corp., a Baltimore, Md.-based naval technology firm. Well before Friday’s establishment ceremony, the first groups of USVRON-3 plankholders had put their small USVs through initial paces with fleet units, officials said.
US Navy successfully tests GARC/TALONS for LCS MCM …
Nov 26, 2019 · The GARC/TALONS prototype is being evaluated to provide enhanced communication ranges for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Mine Countermeasure (MCM) Mission Package that could reduce the time to clear a minefield.
Navy ramping up production of autonomous GARC vessels
Jan 17, 2025 · The Navy is aiming to boost production of Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft to a rate of 32 systems per month amid a broader push by the sea service to field more robotic platforms to counter China in the Pacific. The 16-foot GARC, an unmanned surface vessel, is built by Maritime Applied Physics Corp.
Navy to establish USVRON 7, adding another robotic ship …
Jan 30, 2025 · Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron 7 is slated to be established in May in San Diego, California, according to service officials. The organization will be “primarily tasked with operating and maintaining” a variety of small USVs, a Navy official told DefenseScoop.
Navy stands up new robo-ship squadron as Pentagon pursues …
May 20, 2024 · Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron Three, which was stood up May 17 at Naval Base San Diego and put under the command of Capt. Derek Rader, will oversee a “fleet” of small uncrewed surface vessels, including Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC) built by Maritime Applied Physics Corp., according to a release.
US Navy receives new GARC drone boats - Defence Blog
Feb 10, 2024 · The unmanned GARC boasts a full load displacement of 3,600 lbs, a top speed exceeding 35 knots, and a formidable range of over 400 nautical miles at 30 knots (or over 700 nm at 6 knots). Designed to withstand sea state four conditions, these vessels exhibit remarkable versatility and endurance.
Navy, Coast Guard test unmanned rescue craft
Mar 21, 2022 · Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) 4 and United States Coast Guard Cutter Razorbill, evaluated the Unmanned Diesel Greenough Advanced Rescue Craft (UD-GARC) in the Chesapeake Bay,...
U.S. Navy Stands Up New Unit to Run Small Drone Boats by the …
May 21, 2024 · The newly-formed Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron 3 (USVRON 3) will operate the Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft, or GARC.
LCS Mission Module Program Office Completes At-Sea …
Nov 25, 2019 · PANAMA CITY, Fla. – The Navy completed a demonstration of the Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC) and Towed Airborne Lift of Naval Systems (TALONS), the service announced Nov. 25.