# Navy Deploys Unmanned Surface Vessel

The U.S. Navy deployed an unmanned surface vessel with the USS Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group for the first time, marking an operational step in integrating autonomous platforms with manned fleets. The Navy did not identify the vessel model or disclose associated procurement details; no active solicitation, contract value, or procurement contact was reported. The Navy’s robotic and autonomous systems acquisition leadership and Modular Attack Surface Craft program point to continued interest in unmanned maritime platforms and supporting capabilities.

- Companies offering unmanned surface vessels, sensors, weapons, or integration services may find this deployment relevant to positioning capabilities for Navy maritime autonomy needs.
- The signal indicates operational use of an unmanned vessel in a carrier strike group, but does not establish a specific award, vendor selection, or current solicitation.
- The Navy’s Modular Attack Surface Craft program and robotic and autonomous systems acquisition leadership are the concrete procurement context cited; the signal provides no submission deadline or contact information.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 16, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Navy (USN)

### Vendors
- Saronic (Manufacturer of the Corsair unmanned surface vessel)
- Leidos (Manufacturer of the Sea Hunter and Seahawk unmanned surface vessels)

### Key Quotes
> This is the first carrier strike group to ever deploy with a large-size unmanned surface vessel, and this is a force multiplier.
> — Hung Cao, Acting Secretary of the Navy

### Sources
- [US Navy deploys unmanned maritime drone to support carrier strike group in historic first | DefenseScoop](https://defensescoop.com/2026/10/16/us-navy-deploys-unmanned-maritime-drone-to-support-carrier-strike-group-in-historic-first) - DefenseScoop