DARPA’s Manta Ray Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle (UUV) prototype has successfully completed in-water testing off the coast of Southern California. Engineers collected data on its at-sea hydrodynamic performance, including submerged operations using all the vehicle’s modes of propulsion and steering.
Manta Ray will eventually be used to develop a new class of long-duration, long-range, payload-capable UUVs ready for persistent operations in dynamic maritime environments. DARPA is currently in talks with the U.S. Navy on the next steps for testing and transition of this technology.
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Our successful, full-scale Manta Ray testing validates the vehicle’s readiness to advance toward real-world operations after being rapidly assembled in the field from modular subsections. The combination of cross-country modular transportation, in-field assembly, and subsequent deployment demonstrates a first-of-kind capability for an extra-large UUV,” said Dr. Kyle Woerner, DARPA program manager for Manta Ray.
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