US Navy Christens Third Overlord Drone Ship

Published on May 7, 2024



The US Navy has christened its third Overlord unmanned surface vessel (OUSV) in Mobile, Alabama.

Named “Vanguard,” the ship is part of the Pentagon’s efforts to employ a “ghost fleet” for naval mission support and other projects exploring autonomous applications at sea.

Designated OUSV3, the Vanguard is the fourth system delivered under the program.

Austal USA constructed the vessel under prime contractor L3Harris. After the Vanguard’s completion, the consortium launched the vehicle at Austal’s Mobile shipyard in January.

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