Navy Sets Up New Ocean Warfare Drone Squadron
Navy creates Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron (USVRON) Three at the Naval Amphibious Base Coronado
The U.S. Pacific Fleet’s Naval Surface Force Commander (CNSP) announced the formation of the Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron (USVRON) Three at the Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. This squadron is equipped with Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Crafts (GARCs), marking a significant step in the integration of unmanned systems into surface and joint maritime operations.
The USVRON Three will oversee a fleet of small, unmanned surface vessels (sUSV) known as Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC). Crafted by the Maritime Applied Physics Corporation, the 16-foot GARCs (Guided Autonomous Research Crafts) are designed to facilitate research, testing, and operations, paving the way for integration across surface, expeditionary, and joint maritime forces.