Textron Systems continue CUSV unmanned surface ship tests

Textron Systems, a unit of Textron, announced that it is currently performing a series of tests on its unmanned surface ship, called the Common Unmanned Surface Vessel.

“While undergoing testing in Florida, our Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle (CUSV) and Ship-to-Shore Connector (SSC) continue to demonstrate their cutting-edge capabilities designed to support the needs of our warfighters,” the company said on Facebook.

The CUSV is a fourth-generation Unmanned Surface Vehicle developed by Textron Systems and AAI Unmanned Aircraft Systems with the support of Maritime Applied Physics Corp (MAPC).

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According to the company’s website, the CUSV system continues to feature the maritime version of Textron’s proven, common command-and-control system — a trusted system that has successfully supported unmanned aircraft during more than one million flight hours.

“Whether in a mine sweeping and neutralization role; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR); harbor security; monitoring or protection, our fourth-generation CUSV is a mature, multi-mission and multi-payload capable vehicle with significant in-water experience,” said the company.

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