Jan 17, 2025 · The 16-foot GARC, an unmanned surface vessel, is built by Maritime Applied Physics Corp. The Defense Department has already obligated more than $160 million for the system, according to government contracting data.

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.

Nov 26, 2019 · The US Navy completed a demonstration of the Greenough Advanced Rescue Craft (GARC) and Towed Airborne Lift of Naval Systems (TALONS), the service announced Nov. 25. The GARC/TALONS prototype is being evaluated to provide enhanced communication ranges for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Mine Countermeasure (MCM) Mission Package that …

May 21, 2024 · USVRON Three will oversee a fleet of small unmanned surface vessels (USV) known as Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC). Four 16-foot (488 centimeters) GARCs were delivered to the navy earlier this year, capable of performing both sensing and kinetic missions.

Jan 22, 2025 · As armed forces worldwide adopt unmanned platforms, the US Navy has decided to boost production of its Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC) to 32 units per month to field these unmanned surface vessels (USV) in the Pacific to counter China.

GARC is a 16’ unmanned surface vessel (USV) currently being used by the US Navy. The 2002 Millennium Challenge war game exposed vulnerabilities in U.S. naval strategy when a Red Team, using asymmetric tactics, overwhelmed the superior Blue Team, sinking 19 warships in minutes.

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.

May 17, 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.

May 17, 2024 · The U.S. Naval Surface Force shows off the Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC) ahead of the establishment of Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron Three (USVRON 3).

Nov 25, 2019 · The Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC) is an unmanned surface vehicle (USV) that deploys a parafoil-based system that relays data between the Mine Countermeasures USV and the...