US Navy receives new GARC drone boats

Published on February 12, 2024



The U.S. Navy took delivery of a batch of Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Crafts (GARCs), with the first four vessels being delivered to Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron 3 (USVRON 3).

Manufactured by the Maritime Applied Physics Corporation, these 16-foot (4.8m) drone boats are poised to revolutionize naval operational capabilities, promising seamless integration across surface, expeditionary, and joint maritime forces.

The unmanned GARC boasts a full load displacement of 3,600 lbs, a top speed exceeding 35 knots, and a formidable range of over 400 nautical miles at 30 knots (or over 700 nm at 6 knots). Designed to withstand sea state four conditions, these vessels exhibit remarkable versatility and endurance.

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