DARPA’s USX-1 Defiant, the NOMARS program prototype vessel designed to operate unmanned at sea, built without any features to accommodate a crew. (Photo: DARPA)
By Rich Abott |
@ReaderRabott
13 seconds ago |
03/06/2025
Defense Advance Research Projects Agency (DARPA) highlights Navy/USMC unmanned systems

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) recently announced its No Manning Required Ship (NOMARS) program launched the first prototype unmanned surface vessel (USV) designed with no crew accommodations, USX-1 Defiant.

DARPA noted the NOMAS program…

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