Textron Systems Corporation has been awarded a contract by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to produce and deliver multiple TSUNAMI Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs). The USVs will be used to support the U.S. Navy Fleet Experimentation exercise in Key West, Florida.
The contract award demonstrates Textron Systems' expertise in autonomous systems innovation and its ability to leverage mature commercial technologies to deliver increased capacity and immediate scale.
The TSUNAMI family of autonomous maritime surface vessels are designed to meet the needs of the U.S. Navy and its allies for a readily available, versatile portfolio of multi-mission uncrewed assets.
The exercise will also demonstrate manned-unmanned surface warfare with Invariant Corporation's Surface-to-Air Kinetic Engagement system.
Textron Systems' Senior Vice President Air, Land and Sea Systems, Ryan Schaffernocker, stated that the award establishes a partnership foundation for TSUNAMI USV government-owned, contractor-operated services.
This partnership will allow for rapid deployment with a lower cost of ownership for the Navy.
The contract is significant as it marks Textron Systems' originator role in the Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle (CUSV) and its introduction to the Multi Mission USV (MMUSV),
Textron Systems has been recognized as a world leader in uncrewed air, surface and land products, services and support.
The company's expertise in autonomous systems innovation will be crucial in supporting the U.S. Navy's growing need for flexible, scalable solutions.
The award highlights the growing importance of unmanned systems in naval operations and the need for flexible, scalable solutions.
