Spartan USV
Type: Unmanned Surface Vehicle
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Various
Overview
Small unmanned surface vehicle operated by US 5th Fleet's Task Force 59 in the Middle East for maritime domain awareness. Part of the expanding fleet of over 100 unmanned systems integrating AI-powered surveillance across the Arabian Gulf. Provides persistent maritime monitoring without crew risk.
Technical Specifications
| roles | ISR, electronic warfare, mine countermeasures |
|---|---|
| concept | Small, low-cost distributed maritime operations |
| swarm_capable | Yes |
Operators
- United States
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