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Northrop Grumman Unveils Underwater Drone 'Manta Ray'

Photo Credit A full-size prototype of Manta Ray, a new class of uncrewed underwater vehicle, is assembled in Northrop Grumman’s Annapolis facility - Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman Corporation has just revealed the first image of its groundbreaking Manta Ray prototype, marking a significant milestone in the development of Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs). Inspired by the graceful glide of the manta ray fish, this innovative UUV promises to revolutionize undersea missions with its long-duration, long-range capabilities and payload capacity, all achieved without the need for on-site human logistics.

Developed under the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Manta Ray program, this new class of UUV aims to demonstrate critical technologies for extended-duration operations in challenging ocean environments. Dr. Kyle Woerner, Program Manager of the Tactical Technology Office (TTO) at DARPA, highlights the potential of...

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