Navy Extends Saildrone USVs
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The Navy has awarded Saildrone a $16.3 million extension to continue assisting in maritime drug interdiction operations. Saildrone's Voyager unmanned surface vessels have been operating in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific since 2023. The extension will support the U.S. 4th Fleet's operations.
Why it matters
The extension of Saildrone's contract highlights the Navy's continued interest in leveraging unmanned surface vessels for maritime operations, enhancing its capabilities in drug interdiction and surveillance.
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