UNMANNED SYSTEMS CAPABILITIES: A GROWING LANDSCAPE

MISSION-CAPABLE WORKHORSES FOR MARITIME FORCES

Industry leaders are continually developing more capable unmanned systems to accomplish a wide variety of tasks, from discreet reconnaissance to neutralizing CBRNe threats. Unmanned missions have increased during the past decade, spurring users to incorporate unmanned systems into non-traditional facets of their operations—logistics, maintenance and repair, and transportation. The DOD is already projecting an increase in time, resources, strategic initiatives, goals, and planned expenditures related to unmanned systems.

Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) are utilized to locate, and identify mines, as well as other unexploded ordnance over large areas of open water. Deployed AUVs utilize side-scan SONAR to hunt for suspicious objects. Once a target is identified, the AUV data is uploaded to an ROV, which is piloted to the target for positive identification and inspection via real-time, high-definition video. Semi-autonomous mine disposal systems are designed to destroy mines with a built-in, large caliber-shaped charge.

Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUV) Capabilities

• Maritime and Diving
• EOD and Countermine
• Search and Rescue (SAR)
• Maritime ISR and Security
• Ship Husbandry and MRO

Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Capabilities

• CWMD and EOD
• Hazmat and Fire-Fighting
• Tactical Operations
• Security
• Reconnaissance
• Vehicle Inspection

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