# Navy Accelerates MUSV Fielding

The Department of the Navy is accelerating Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) procurement through $1.2 billion in production agreements with Galliano Marine Services, HII, and Saronic Technologies, each slated to deliver 10 vessels beginning in FY2027. The Navy targets fielding 30 MUSVs by the end of 2028, while broader plans call for 47 MUSVs and 16 extra-large unmanned underwater vehicles by 2031. Additional entry points include rolling MUSV marketplace solicitations, a Defense Innovation Unit challenge offering up to $100 million, and a Navy SBIR opportunity for a rapidly deployable UAS. The SBIR proposal deadline is January 6, 2027 (53 days away); Saildrone’s MUSV proposal is also subject to a court-ordered reevaluation.

- The production agreements create near-term demand for vessel production and supporting autonomy and integration capabilities; companies should evaluate their ability to contribute to the Navy’s accelerated delivery schedule.
- Companies can assess rolling MUSV marketplace solicitations and the DIU SWAP-USV Challenge, which seeks vessels capable of carrying at least two armed drones and offers up to $100 million.
- The Navy SBIR Phase I opportunity concerns a low-cost, portable UAS for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. Proposals are due January 6, 2027, under solicitation DON27BZ02-NV022.
- The court-ordered reevaluation of Saildrone’s proposal may affect the competitive landscape for the MUSV program. The Defense R&D Summit is scheduled for February 4, 2027, as a venue for industry engagement.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** November 13, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Navy (Navy)
- Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)
- Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims (COFC)

### Vendors
- Galliano Marine Services (MUSV production awardee)
- HII (MUSV production awardee)
- Saronic Technologies (MUSV production awardee)
- Saildrone (MUSV program competitor seeking reevaluation)

### Sources
- [Navy’s UxS Programs & Acquisition Pathways Explained](https://www.govconwire.com/articles/navy-unmanned-system-autonomous-musv-faq) - GovCon Wire
- [2028 Target for U.S. Navy to Receive 30 MUSVs - Defense Daily](https://www.defensedaily.com/2028-target-for-u-s-navy-to-receive-30-musvs/navy-usmc) - Defense Daily