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 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 ‘Hell Hounds’ Squadron Crafting Missions for Small, Lethal …
May 20, 2024 · CORONADO, Calif. – The Navy on Friday took another step toward creating a surface fleet seamlessly integrated with uncrewed vessels by formally establishing its second unmanned surface drone unit.
US Navy successfully tests GARC/TALONS for LCS MCM …
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 …
Navy to establish USVRON 7, adding another robotic ship …
Jan 30, 2025 · Maritime Applied Physics Corp. manufactures the 16-foot GARC. The Defense Department has already obligated more than $160 million for the robotic boats, according to government contracting data.
Greenough Advanced Rescue Craft (GARC) - Naval Sea Systems Command
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...
US Navy Forms Second Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron - The …
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.
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 U.S. Navy has set up another unmanned vessel squadron in California, and it will operate a large fleet of speedboat-sized drone boats designed for reconnaissance payloads. The newly-formed...