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USV
An uncrewed vessel that operates on the surface of the water, used for missions such as surveillance, mine countermeasures, and logistics. USVs range from small remotely operated boats to large autonomous ships. Unmanned surface vessels perform surveillance, mine countermeasures, and logistics on the water; for a maritime operator they extend reach and endurance without risking a crew.
An uncrewed vessel that operates on the surface of the water, used for missions such as surveillance, mine countermeasures, and logistics. USVs range from small remotely operated boats to large autonomous ships.
Why it matters
Unmanned surface vessels perform surveillance, mine countermeasures, and logistics on the water; for a maritime operator they extend reach and endurance without risking a crew.
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What is USV?
An uncrewed vessel that operates on the surface of the water, used for missions such as surveillance, mine countermeasures, and logistics. USVs range from small remotely operated boats to large autonomous ships.
Why does USV matter for defense and counter-UAS operators?
Unmanned surface vessels perform surveillance, mine countermeasures, and logistics on the water; for a maritime operator they extend reach and endurance without risking a crew.