On April 8, 2024, Northrop Grumman announced the completion of its first full-scale prototype of the unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV), known as Manta Ray. This initiative is part of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Manta Ray program, which aims to test key technologies for a new class of autonomous submersible vehicles designed for prolonged missions. Read full Defense news.
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| A full-size prototype of the Manta Ray, a new class of uncrewed underwater vehicles, has been assembled at Northrop Grumman's facility in Annapolis (Picture source: Northrop Grumman) |