The Unmanned Maritime Systems Program Office is testing as many unmanned vehicles – both programs of record and prototypes alike – as fast as it can to learn lessons and field systems to the fleet. In this article, Capt. Jon Rucker, the unmanned maritime systems program manager (PMS 406) within the Program Executive Office for Littoral Combat Ships said he’s pushed to develop unmanned maritime systems and integrate them into how the Navy operates.

Navy Racing to Test, Field Unmanned Maritime Vehicles for Future Ships