The Marine Corps will transition its Long-Range Unmanned Surface Vessel program to the major capability acquisition pathway in fiscal year 2027 following a decision to terminate a middle tier acquisition rapid prototyping effort, according to the latest annual report from the Pentagon's director of operational test and evaluation. The DOT&E report indicates the Marine Corps elected to end the MTA approach -- an acquisition pathway for programs with a high enough technological maturity level that they can be fielded within...
