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Navy Tests Autonomous USV Engine

Monday, January 6th, 2025

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Navy Tests Autonomous USV Engine

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 recently announced it successfully tested an autonomous Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) engine continuously for 30 days. This final 720-hour, or 30-day straight, power demonstration was specifically for the MTU 8V4000M24S engine system for potential use aboard future USVs. The test was part of the larger testing regime the Navy is using to assess the resilience and capability of systems to operate autonomously for extended periods, with this engine test the final system to be evaluated. The Navy announced…

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