The Overlord Unmanned Surface Vessel (OUSV) Mariner and Ranger maneuver in the Pacific Ocean during Integrated Battle Problem (IBP) 23.2 on Sep. 16, 2023. (Photo: U.S. Navy by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jesse Monford)
The Navy official who focuses on directing the investments for future surface warfare capabilities this week explained his focus on developing a single unmanned surface vessel that could be produced in the near term for about $50 million each.
“This is not…