CNO: Navy is defining 'specific requirements' for LUSVs

By Linda Hersey / April 13, 2023 at 12:54 PM
The Navy's capability development document that outlines requirements for developing large, unmanned surface vessels is underway and will be ready sometime this year, according to Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday. Speaking at the recent Sea-Air-Space conference, Gilday said he expects the CDD to be delivered in 2023 but he didn't disclose a specific date. “The CDD is being developed right now to deliver in ‘23 that lays out the specific requirements for LUSVs. As I mentioned out there...

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