2019年5月28日 · Four of the top five unmanned aerial vehicles used by the US Navy were developed by Northrop Grumman. Naval-technology lists the top five US Navy drones based on their payload capacity and endurance.

3 天之前 · The U.S. Navy has developed a directed-energy weapon that can intercept unmanned drones and possibly cruise missiles while enhancing naval operations in combat areas.

4 天之前 · The destroyer Preble successfully test-fired its HELIOS system on a drone target, according to a recently released report.

2025年1月14日 · The U.S. Navy’s Orca drone, also known as the Extra-Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV), has been in development for years, but will soon be in the hands …

2023年11月6日 · As naval drones and drone swarms redefine maritime strategies, a deeper analysis reveals how they challenge traditional naval operations and pave the way for innovative tactics in an increasingly complex and contested seascape.

2024年8月7日 · Cheaply made but relatively effective, sea drones are reshaping naval warfare tactics in conflicts around the globe. Ukraine's navy turned the tide in the Black Sea, taking out Russian frigates...

5 天之前 · The Navy has disclosed that the Arleigh Burke class destroyer USS Preble successfully test-fired its High-Energy Laser with Integrated Optical Dazzler and Surveillance (HELIOS) system to take out an aerial target drone in Fiscal Year 2024. Preble’s drone zapping was “to verify and validate the functionality, performance and capability” of HELIOS, and this latest step toward …

2024年5月20日 · 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.

2024年12月30日 · Unmanned systems provide critical advantages for intelligence gathering, surveillance, aerial refueling, and even combat roles. The US Navy’s adoption of carrier-based drones represents a strategic evolution in naval aviation to enhance operational reach, efficiency, and mission versatility.

4 天之前 · An incredible image buried deep in an annual military report released last month shows the U.S. Navy test-firing a high-powered laser weapon at a drone target from one of its warships. The photo ...

4 天之前 · The US Navy’s HELIOS laser weapon, a cutting-edge directed energy system, has demonstrated its potential in recent tests, taking down aerial threats with precision. Installed on USS Preble, HELIOS represents a major shift in naval defence, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional interceptors

3 天之前 · The Navy said that the "Murder Hornet" configuration on its F/A-18 fighter jet is comprised of nine air-to-air missiles.

2012年9月2日 · Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and their associated Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAVs) provide navies around the world unique capabilities in intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, scouting, and attack.

The Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton is an American high-altitude long endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed for and flown by the United States Navy and Royal Australian Air Force as a surveillance aircraft. Together with its associated ground control station, it is an unmanned aircraft system (UAS).

2024年1月31日 · The US Navy is reaching out to industry to address an operational need for what it is calling small Unmanned Surface Vehicle (sUSV) interceptors.

The Northrop Grumman X-47B is a demonstration unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) designed for aircraft carrier -based operations.

The systems fulfill a need for organic, real-time Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Target Acquisition (RSTA) and battle damage assessment at the small unit (battalion and below) level. Assets...

2025年1月15日 · Naval warfare has undergone significant changes, with technological advancements shifting focus toward unmanned systems. The evolution away from traditional naval assets marks a new era of maritime strategy. Among these innovations, underwater drones, or Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs), have emerged as transformative tools.

2023年9月13日 · BBC research suggests at least 12 attacks have allegedly targeted Russia's navy - including military ships. Sea drones are increasingly being used in the war between …

The Boeing MQ-25 Stingray is an aerial refueling drone that resulted from the Carrier-Based Aerial-Refueling System (CBARS) program, which grew out of the earlier Unmanned Carrier-Launched Airborne Surveillance and Strike (UCLASS) program.

2022年12月2日 · The current state of uncrewed drones in naval warfare remains centred around intelligence-gathering, with limited weaponisation success focused mainly on low-intensity and irregular combat deployments.

2016年12月17日 · A blog about unmanned naval drones including air, surface, and subsurface vehicles.