1. Home
  2. News
  3. Surface Navy 2021: US Navy touts MCM USV transition as DOT&E questions performance

Surface Navy 2021: US Navy touts MCM USV transition as DOT&E questions performance

by Michael Fabey

With the Mine Countermeasures Unmanned Surface Vehicle (MCM USV) and related equipment in the Unmanned Influence Sweep System (UISS) configuration reaching Milestone C in early 2020, the system has started low-rate production and transitioned to mission-package development for onboard integration with the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), Captain Pete Small, Unmanned Maritime Systems Programme manager, noted on 13 January during a briefing at the virtual Surface Navy Association 2021 National Symposium, which started on 11 January.

However, in a report released on 14 January, the Pentagon’s Director, Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E) unit questioned the system’s testing performance.

Already a Janes subscriber? Read the full article via the Client Login
Interested in subscribing, see What we do

Share

Armed forces Contract progress Contracts Defence procurement Equipment in service Navy Navy Sea vehicles United States Unmanned maritime vehicles Untethered vehicles
https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/surface-navy-2021-us-navy-touts-mcm-usv-transition-as-dote-questions-performance

With the Mine Countermeasures Unmanned Surface Vehicle (MCM USV) and related equipment in the Unmann...

Associated services

Military Capabilities
Request Consultation

Request a free consultation to discover how Janes can provide you with assured, interconnected open-source intelligence.

Details