The Navy plans to award a production contract for two low-rate initial production Unmanned Influence Sweep Systems in fiscal year 2019 following a planned milestone C decision, according to a Navy spokesman. The UISS is "developed to sweep acoustic/magnetic influence mines, which can be deployed from the Littoral Combat Ship or a vessel of opportunity," according to Navy budget documents. It is comprised of a modified Mk 104 Acoustic Generator and a minesweeping cable. UISS, which was an acquisition category...
