Unmanned Maritime Systems Update

January 15, 2019

CAPT Pete SmallProgram ManagerUnmanned Maritime Systems (PMS 406)

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Efficient, Executable Progression of Capabilities through Various UUV Systems

UUV Systems VisionEnhanced, Efficient Capabilities

Key

Ena

bler

s

EnduranceAutonomy & Precision NavigationCommand, Control, & CommunicationsPayloads & SensorsPlatform Integration (L&R, etc.)

Small (Man Portable) (Surface or Submarine Launch)

Medium(Surface or Submarine Launch)

Large(Surface or Submarine Launch)

Extra Large

ORCA XLUUV Future Capabilities

MIWPayload

Integration

ISR

MIW

ASW

ASUW

MCM

EW

Strike Capability

Payload Integration

CONOPS Development

Experimentation

Endurance

Autonomy

Payloads

ONR Innovative Naval Prototype

SNAKEHEAD INC 1SNAKEHEAD Ph1 Vehicle

Experimentation

Endurance

Autonomy

PayloadsISRIPOE

Payload Integration

ASW

ASUWEW

Extended Range ISR

Extended Range IPOECONOPS Development

ONR Innovative Naval Prototype

Mk18 Mod 1 (Swordfish) Sandshark

MIW / IPOE Battlespace Awareness

IPOE

Battlespace Awareness

IPOE

IVER

Mk18 Mod 2 (Kingfish) LBS-AUV

P3I, Future Blocks/Mods

ImprovedCapabilities &

Sensors

Near Real-Time Mission AnalysisMIW / IPOE Battlespace

Awareness IPOEBattlespace Awareness

LBS-GLBS-AUV(S)

RAZORBACK

Battlespace Awareness

MIW / IPOE

(Pier Launch)

(Dia. >21in and ≤84in)

(Dia. >10in and ≤21in)

(Dia. >3in and ≤10in)

(Dia. >84in)

Knifefish

Buried & Volume Mine Hunting

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Efficient, Executable Progression of Capabilities onto Common USV Hull Forms

ASW

• Fully Autonomous• Coordinated Ops• Operates OTH

ISRASW

MCM USVUSV w/ Sweep Payload

ASW

ISR

EWSUW

MCM

• Launch on Remote• UUV Launch

ASW

Sea Hunter (SH 2)

ASW ISR

EW

ISRTBD

ADARO/MUSCL

ISR

GARC Optionally Manned

Armed Coastal Patrol

ISR

USV Systems VisionEnhanced, Efficient Capabilities

Key

En

able

rs

EnduranceAutonomy & Precision NavigationCommand, Control, & CommunicationsPayloads & SensorsPlatform Integration (L&R, etc.)

Very Small

Small(Class 2; Length >7m and ≤12m)

Medium(Class 3; Length >12m and ≤50m)

Large(Class 4; Length >50m)

MHU 1-4w/ AN/AQS-24

SUWISR

EW

Ghost Fleet Overlord LUSV

Technology Maturation, CONOPs, & Payloads

• Autonomy• Multi-Mission

(Class 1; Length ≤7m) Comm

Relay

CommRelay

ArmedEscort

ArmedEscort

Logistics

CommRelay

CommRelay

Mine Hunt

Mine Sweep

Mine Hunt&

Mine Neut.

Mine Hunt

Mine Sweep

Counter Piracy

Counter Swarm

Counter Swarm

PayloadsISR&T

ASUW

Mining

ASUW

MDUSV/ Sea Hunter (SH 1)

MUSV

USV w/ Hunt Payload

USV w/ Mine Neutralization

Payload

Mine Neutralization

TBD Hull Form(s)Medium USV

TBD Hull Form(s)Large USV

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Core Technology Enablers

Endurance Improved reliability & safety Increased endurance & rangeSupport additional & more capable sensors

Autonomy & Precision Navigation Increased levels of autonomy & decision making Increased accuracy & reliability

Command, Control, and CommunicationsSafely, autonomously & reliably launch and recoverStandard Command, Control, and Communications

Payloads & Sensors Increased capacity for sensors and payloads Increased capability

Platform Integration Increased capability to launch and recover Increased coordination with host platforms

Increasing the Maturity of Critical Technologies is Integral to Success

Learn• Fleet Exercises• Industry Competitions• Capability Demonstrations

Standardize• Common Autonomy Architectures

• Common C2• Payload Integration Group• Li Ion Battery Certifications

UxVsStandardize

Transition•Autonomy

•Command and Control•Communications

•Precision Navigation•Future Payloads

•Endurance

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USV Platforms

Large USV (LUSV)Part of Surface Capability Evolution Plan

and Future Surface Combatant ForceProvides distributed fires

Medium USV (MUSV)Part of Surface Capability Evolution Plan

and Future Surface Combatant ForceProvides distributed sensing and

communications relays

Mine Countermeasures USV (MCM USV)Modular USV to support Modular MCM

Force from LCS or Vessel of Opportunity– Sweep (UISS configuration)– Hunt (incorporates towed sonar)– Neutralize (incorporates neutralizer round)

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MCM USV