The Manta Ray UUV prototype successfully completes full-scale in-water testing. Dr. Kyle Woerner, DARPA program manager, highlights the innovative capabilities and readiness for real-world operations.

Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Joseph Hutchinson gives a presentation on a Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC) on display as part of Integrated Battle Problem (IBP) 24.1 at U.S. 3rd Fleet in San Diego, March 14, 2024. IBP 24.1 is a U.S. Pacific Fleet experiment, executed by U.S. 3rd Fleet, operationalizing multi-domain employment of unmanned systems to create fleet warfighting advantages. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lily Gebauer)

Military and industry representatives view a Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC) on display as part of Integrated Battle Problem (IBP) 24.1 at U.S. 3rd Fleet in San Diego, March 14, 2024. IBP 24.1 is a U.S. Pacific Fleet experiment, executed by U.S. 3rd Fleet, operationalizing multi-domain employment of unmanned systems to create fleet warfighting advantages. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lily Gebauer)

Crew members of Ocean Infinity's Armada 7807 robotic vessel launch a Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC) from Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron 3 (USVRON 3) off the back of the ship while pierside in San Diego Bay. The 16-foot GARCs built by BlackSea Technologies enable research, testing, and operations that will allow integration throughout the surface, expeditionary, and joint maritime forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Claire M. DuBois)

Capt. Derek Rader, center, shows the inside of a Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC) to distinguished visitors as they tour the new crafts at Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron 3 (USVRON 3). The 16-foot vessels built by BlackSea Technologies enable research, testing, and operations that will allow integration throughout the surface, expeditionary, and joint maritime forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Claire M. DuBois)

Sailors assigned to Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron 3 (USVRON 3) watch as one of the squadron's new Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Crafts (GARCs) is remotely controlled while navigating San Diego Bay. The 16-foot vessels built by BlackSea Technologies enable research, testing, and operations that will allow integration throughout the surface, expeditionary, and joint maritime forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Claire M. DuBois)

The first four Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Crafts (GARCs) are delivered to Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron 3 (USVRON 3). The 16-foot vessels built by BlackSea Technologies enable research, testing, and operations that will allow integration throughout the surface, expeditionary, and joint maritime forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kelby Sanders)

Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro is briefed on the Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC) by Combined Forces Maritime Component Command Technology and Innovations director, Cmdr. David Edwards aboard Colombian Base Naval Logistica ARC "Bolivar" during UNITAS LXIV, July 12, 2023. UNITAS is the world’s longest-running maritime exercise. Hosted this year by Colombia, it brings together multinational forces from 20 partner nations, including 26 warships/vessels, three submarines, 25 aircraft (fixed wing/helicopter) and approximately 7,000 people. The exercise trains forces in joint maritime operations that enhance tactical proficiency and increase interoperability with the presence of unmanned air, surface, and submarine systems. Forces will conduct operations off the coast of Cartagena, Colombia, and ashore in Covenas and Barranquilla, Colombia, through July 21. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Hunter S. Harwell)

Developed by JFD in partnership with Mission Solutions (formerly Blue Tide Marine), the Shadow Seal is a next-generation 4-man tactical diving vehicle designed for long-range, multi-mission operations.

Rear Adm. Doug Sasse, Reserve Vice Commander, U.S. 4th Fleet, second from left, and Capt. Chip Wrye, U.S. 4th Fleet Maritime Operations Center Director, await Lt. Sergio Zavala assigned to Naval Reserve Fleet Readiness Center Jacksonville, pick up and deliver an item from the Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC) built by BlackSea Technologies as it reaches its destination autonomously during the Navy’s Fleet Experimentation Program (FLEX), held at Naval Station Key West, Fla., Oct. 21, 2022. FLEX aims to test various unmanned aerial and surface systems in order to strengthen and increase warfighter capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Steven Khor/Released)