# Navy Launches MUSV Phase II Procurement

The U.S. Navy has initiated Phase II of its Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) project as of September 2026, issuing calls for innovative vessel designs that meet specific endurance, payload, and modularity requirements. This phase focuses on integrating and testing adaptable autonomous sea drones capable of multi-day missions, with selected platforms to be demonstrated at sea and added to a new MUSV Marketplace. This marketplace aims to streamline future acquisitions and rapid deployment of maritime autonomous systems, reflecting the Navy's strategic emphasis on expanding uncrewed surface capabilities.

- The Navy's MUSV Phase II project presents significant procurement opportunities for contractors specializing in robotics, autonomous systems, and modular vessel design.
- Inclusion in the MUSV Marketplace facilitates faster contracting and operational deployment, indicating a shift toward more agile acquisition processes for unmanned maritime platforms.
- Procurement professionals should prepare for integration and testing requirements emphasizing endurance, payload capacity, and modularity to meet Navy specifications.
- This initiative aligns with broader Department of Defense priorities to enhance autonomous capabilities in maritime domains, signaling growing demand for innovative unmanned surface vessel solutions.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles, Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** September 25, 2026

### Government Entities
- Department of the Navy
- Department of Defense (DoD)
- U.S. Navy (Navy)
- U.S. Pacific Fleet
- Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager / Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Robotics and Autonomous Systems (DRPM / PAE for RAS)

### Sources
- [Navy launches Phase II for medium robo-ship project, seeks 'innovative solutions' - Breaking Defense](https://breakingdefense.com/2026/09/navy-launches-phase-ii-for-medium-robo-ship-project-seeks-innovative-solutions) - Breaking Defense
- [Navy prepares to add new sea drones and vendors to online marketplace | DefenseScoop](https://defensescoop.com/2026/09/24/navy-sea-drones-online-marketplace) - DefenseScoop
- [Navy Previews MUSV Phase II Project - Defense Daily](https://www.defensedaily.com/navy-previews-musv-phase-ii-project/navy-usmc) - Defense Daily