The U.S. Navy has successfully trialed a cutting-edge, self-driving submarine drone, dubbed the 'Manta Ray,' which can hibernate on the ocean floor for extended periods without refueling, reported the New York Post.
The U.S. Navy has successfully trialed a cutting-edge, self-driving submarine drone, dubbed the " Manta Ray ," which can hibernate on the ocean floor for extended periods without refueling, reported the New York Post.
Kyle Woerner, program manager for Manta Ray at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency , hailed the tests as a milestone affirming the vehicle's readiness for real-world missions. Resembling its namesake with a sleek design, the Manta Ray employs innovative techniques, including buoyancy-driven gliding, to navigate through water efficiently. Its ability to anchor to the seabed and enter low-power hibernation mode further enhances its operational versatility, as highlighted by Woerner in a DARPA news release.
Echoing this sentiment, The Telegraph reported on Russia's development endeavors regarding its Poseidon drones, boasting impressive speed and range capabilities. The Russian navy's plans to acquire nearly three dozen Poseidon drones underscore the intensifying competition in underwater warfare. Poseidon's purported nuclear propulsion system and payload capacity raise concerns among defense circles.
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